Arizona News

A Judge’s Unyielding Pursuit: Rethinking Humanity in the Face of Execution

Retired federal magistrate judge David Duncan was appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs to evaluate Arizona’s death penalty procedures. After nearly...

Criminal Justice & Policing4 months ago

Rio Verde Man Gets 15-Month Sentence for Threatening Federal Officials

An Arizona man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for making violent threats against elected officials and law enforcement. Michael Lee Tomasi, a...
Brian Jerry Ogstad8 months ago

Alabama Man Admits to Plotting Execution Threats Against Maricopa County Election Officials

An Alabama man has admitted to sending threatening messages to election workers in Arizona’s Maricopa County during the 2022 primary elections. Brian Jerry Ogstad, 60, pleaded...