Arizona, executions

Former head of Arizona's death penalty review speaks out following dismissal by Gov. Hobbs
Executions are set to resume in Arizona, and days after being dismissed from a death penalty review by Governor Katie Hobbs, a retired judge is speaking out on his findings, and why he believes Arizona should use a different method of execution.
Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state death penalty procedures
PHOENIX (AP) — Executions will resume in Arizona following a two-year pause, the state’s top prosecutor says.
Executions to resume in Arizona
Gov. Katie Hobbs removed the special reviewer tasked to look into issues with capital punishment, which was stopped in 2022.
Arizona to resume executions after two-year hiatus
After two years of reviewing and improving Arizona’s death penalty procedures, the state says it can resume the lethal practice.
AZ AG seeking death warrant for Aaron Gunches amid execution pause
Per a statement, Attorney General Kris Mayes will seek an execution warrant from the Arizona Supreme Court for Aaron Brian Gunches, while noting that the AG indicated in May that executions would resume by early 2025.
Arizona to resume executions after 2-year pause - with first inmate facing possible death named
Arizona is set to resume executions after a nearly two-year break, the state's attorney general announced, after the state's top prosecutor said she will soon seek an execution warrant
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Arizona ready to resume executions; attorney general will seek death warrant
Arizona appears likely to resume executions. Attorney General Kris Mayes confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that her ...
Rachel Mitchell lays out priorities for first full term as Maricopa County attorney
Rachel Mitchell has said she "inherited a mess" at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office but took steps to clean things up ...
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Bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers looking to get tax rebate before end of year
More than 700,000 households in Arizona are missing money from their bank accounts, according to three of Arizona's members ...
Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona’s constitution
Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election results. That certification Monday includes voters’ approval of ...
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Arizona executions to resume, breaking 2-year pause during review of state procedures
In a statement shared with CBS News on Wednesday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said that she will soon seek an execution warrant for Aaron Brian Gunches, who is on death row after being ...
Grand jury transcripts in AZ fake electors case to remain secret, judge rules
Judge Jennifer Green said releasing the transcripts could lead to harassment of witnesses or tip off potential targets of an ...
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Attorney General Kris Mayes reacts to signing of Arizona's right to abortion initiative
Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the signing of Proposition 139, Arizona's Right to ...