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- Amazing Arizonans: Rachel Mitchell shares behind-the-scenes Brett Kavanaugh confirmation stories
- Maricopa County prosecutors decline to charge inmate arrested for cellmate's killing; self-defense cited
- Maricopa County Attorney Confirms Scottsdale Schools Violated Open Meeting Law, Contradicting District’s Claim
- MCAO ends Peoria candidate probe as questions linger
- Man sentenced for dealing fentanyl that led to Mesa father's death: MCAO
- MCAO Secretly Investigated Jurors Using FBI Database
- Maricopa County attorney won't investigate ASU hockey player collapse
- Experts on MCAO’s secret juror investigation: ‘Chilling’, ‘outrageous’, ‘may be illegal’
- Full MCAO Response: County Attorney defends secretly investigating jurors using confidential FBI database
- Maricopa County Attorney discusses noncitizen voting investigation
- MCAO secretly investigated jurors with detectives and confidential FBI database
- Maricopa County attorney's investigation finds 8 non-citizens voted
- What does the Court have to say about Maricopa County Attorney's Office secret juror investigations?
- Maricopa County Attorney Mitchell finds 8 noncitizens voted in past elections
- Rachel Mitchell confirms 8 noncitizens found on Maricopa County voter rolls
- Meet Jillian: A juror secretly investigated by MCAO prosecutors
- MCAO investigation shows 8 non-citizens voted in past elections
- Family of ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich wants MCAO to conduct criminal investigation
- MCAO files to revoke the release of a Preston Lord murder suspect following third misdemeanor arrest
- Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identifies potential non-citizens in voter citizenship probe
- Maricopa County attorney's office investigating accused officers' past
- Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell reviewing cases related to former Phoenix officers arrested
- Maricopa County attorney addresses ex-Phoenix police officers' case
- Maricopa County Attorney reviewing criminal cases tied to former Phoenix officers accused in violent traffic stop
- Maricopa County attorney’s office reviewing past cases involving arrested Phoenix officers
- Rachel Mitchell says former Phoenix officers will be held accountable
- Maricopa County Attorney’s Office moves forward with charges against former Phoenix police officers
- ‘Very concerning’: Maricopa County Attorney says teen violence is increasing
- How Maricopa County Attorney is cracking down on retail theft rings
- Midnight meeting between Maricopa County Attorney and Tempe PD follows controversial arrest
- Gilbert PD to host Family Safety Night in partnership with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office
- Maricopa County Attorney’s Office selects SUSD’s Chaparral High for mentorship program
- Maricopa County Attorney’s teen council tackles reckless driving, drugs
- Maricopa County attorney weighs in as election battle hits new phase
- Maricopa County attorney launches teen advisory council amid violence surge
- Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell introduces the 'Teen Advisory Council'
- Maricopa County attorney says recorder is usurping her authority
- Maricopa County attorney sees gun offenses involving teenagers nearly every day
- AM Roundup: PXU to add more officers, sergeant blasts MCAO over plea deal, Flock cams removed in Chandler
- Former Maricopa County attorney reflects on time in Vietnam
- MCAO says ICE criticism is false
- Top Maricopa County prosecutor explains state's mandatory reporting laws
- MCAO: Phoenix officer will not face charges in deadly shooting of wrong man
- Judge rules against Maricopa County Attorney's Office in 2024 ASU protestor case
- The Maricopa County Attorney's Office reports a dramatic rise in sex trafficking cases
- Judge rejects Rachel Mitchell's bid to undo 1st Amendment protections
- Centennial High School teachers’ sexual abuse cases under review by Maricopa County Attorney's Office
- Maricopa County attorney still reviewing criminal charge submitted against Peoria teacher
- Stephen Richer discusses the Maricopa County Attorney's Office moving forward on investigating the citizenship of more than 200 registered voters in the county on KNXV’s ABC15 News @ 6pm
- Maricopa County attorney speaks on shootings targeting PD helicopters, major cases
- Maricopa County Attorney addresses 2 recent shootings at police helicopters
- ESA fraud cases being sent to Maricopa County prosecutors
- Maricopa County Attorney's Office charges 2 teens in stolen e-bike case
- Maricopa County Attorney raises concerns over $25,000 bond in Phoenix officer shooting case
- Maricopa County attorney announces 3 indictments after recent police shootings
- Preston Lord murder suspect Talyn Vigil subject of MCAO filing
- MCAO files to revoke Preston Lord defendant's pretrial release conditions
- MCAO won't pursue charges against social media influencer arrested at Scottsdale nightclub
- 'It is a priority': Maricopa County Attorney gives update on review of Ben Anderson murder case
- MCAO supports exception to sell-all firearms law
- Maricopa County attorney introduces new K-9, updates high-profile cases
- MCAO expands K-9 program with Coco
- Maricopa County attorney asks judge to remove Trump-aligned law firm from elections lawsuit
- Man indicted on child sex trafficking charges after arrest at 'The Blade': MCAO
- Prosecutors will seek death penalty against both suspects in Mercedes Vega murder, Maricopa County Attorney says
- Mercedes Vega murder: MCAO to seek death penalty
- Remember Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's actions at the ballot box | Letters
- Judge wants to know if MCAO violated law while investigating jurors in capital case
- Mayes investigating Maricopa County Attorney’s No. 1 internet troll
- Maricopa County attorney reviewing homicide charges in Phoenix nightclub death
- Son of MCAO prosecutor arrested over Tempe assault
- Four arrested in group assault, including son of high-profile MCAO prosecutor
- Teen violence statistics shared in Chandler forum from MCAO
- Maricopa County prosecutors may have to testify in Gaza protesters case
- Rachel Mitchell was right not to prosecute after Emilie Kiser's son drowned | Opinion
- Emilie Kiser's hubby to face criminal charges in drowning death of son Trigg? Maricopa County Attorney's statement here | Hindustan Times
- Maricopa County Attorney decides not to prosecute Brady Kiser in son’s Chandler drowning
- MCAO: Father of 3-year-old boy who drowned in Chandler pool won't face charges
- Adam Sheafe indicted on violent charges for pastor's murder, MCAO says
- Maricopa County prosecutors reviewing case of drowning of TikTok star’s son
- Maricopa County Attorney mulling felony charge for Chandler father of 3-year-old drowning victim
- Ex-MCAO detective who killed his wife in Mesa sentenced to 19 years
- Ex-MCAO Detective sentenced for wife's murder
- Maricopa County Attorney and outside attorney spar over who can represent recorder
- MCAO accused of once again politically prosecuting protester
- WATCH: Family of woman killed by MCAO Detective husband speaks out ahead
- SEEKING DEATH: MCAO's capital cases rarely end in death but cost us hundreds of millions
- Someone sent poop to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. Police are investigating
- MCAO declines charges against Glendale police officer who shot and killed wrong man
- Open Letter to the Community from Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel
- Maricopa County Attorney’s Office ends investigation of Scottsdale mayor
- Maricopa County prosecutors pursue death penalty against Paul Jon Thomas in pair of deaths
- Maricopa County attorney's office declines to prosecute alleged animal abuse
- Rachel Mitchell’s fiancé called the cops on us for doing journalism
- Victim’s rights advocate: Rachel Mitchell went easy on pedophile coach
- Rachel Mitchell lays out priorities for first full term as Maricopa County attorney
- Mitchell declares victory over Wooten in Maricopa County attorney race
- Challenger for Maricopa County attorney: Mitchell was slow to act on Tyron McAlpin case
- Maricopa County attorney's race is a tale of 2 visions for the office
- State Bar knew Allister Adel may have been a domestic violence victim