The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Arizona State University is beyond the point of being put on double secret probation.An ASU spokeswoman says the fraternity — which has been involved in a pair of high-profile, alcohol-related incidents over the past year — has had its status as a recognized fraternity…
The Arizona Diamondbacks ran into the Miami Marlins at the wrong time for this week’s series, as the Stanton formerly known as Mike is fresh off the disabled list and already is on a tear.Giancarlo Stanton homered twice for the Marlins Monday night, including a solo homer in the ninth…
A jury found Michael Turley guilty of charges Monday related to making a movie that was produced to “test” the Phoenix Police Department’s response to a terrorist situation.Turley was arrested in September after it was discovered that he had his teenage nephew wear a sheet on his body and a…
Some disgusting human beings are bidding on a piece of used medical equipment that’s covered in elderly Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s dead skin cells.The eBay ad, which doesn’t include Arpaio’s jock strap as a free bonus, alleges that the money is going toward MCSO’s MASH unit for abused animals.See also:Joe Arpaio,…
Notorious “birther” attorney Larry Klayman is being investigated by the State Bar.Although Arizona State Bar spokesman Rick DeBruhl confirms to New Times that the investigation exists, he says there are no public documents associated with the case at this time.See also:-Larry Klayman Sues New Times, Is Really Weird-Judge: Klayman “Inappropriately…
Gay marriage and legal marijuana possession are two things that probably haven’t stood a chance in hell against Arizona voters over the last few years, but two groups are thinking now’s the time for their issues.Last week, a group calling itself “Safer Arizona” filed its paperwork for a marijuana-legalizing amendment…
Proponents of “equal marriage” want Arizona voters to decide if marriage should be defined as a union of two people, instead of one man and one woman.A group of Republicans and libertarians called “Equal Marriage Arizona” has filed the necessary paperwork with the Secretary of State to start collecting signatures…
Ian McIntosh, a 27-year-old Buckeye resident, shoved a mentally handicapped man off his bicycle and stole his iPad, according to police.McIntosh also threw a beer can at the man before shoving him, breaking his glasses and trying to punch the man while he was lying on the ground, according to…
Anti-abortion fanatic/Congressman Trent Franks’ bone-headed argument that a “very low” number of rapes result in pregnancies ended up being a losing argument.Franks’ bill banning abortions past 20 weeks of pregnancy has since been changed, exempting victims of rape and incest.See also:-Franks: Not Many Rapes Result in Pregnancy-Franks Submits Another Abortion…
An Arizona law requiring people provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections is unconstitutional, says the U.S. Supreme Court.Even after being recalled from office, ex-state Senate President Russell Pearce is still losing, as Pearce takes credit for authoring Proposition 200, which was passed by voters in…
Few places in the world have meth-heads like Arizona does.While the number of exploding meth labs isn’t as high as it used to be, the meth users still seem to be as high as ever. Now, after much research of the New Times criminal meth-head archives, we bring you 10…
Last week was not exactly the greatest week ever for a couple members of Arizona’s congressional delegation.There’s Senator Jeff Flake, whose son Tanner “N1ggerKiller” Flake made tons of racist and homophobic remarks on the Internet, and then there’s Representative Trent Franks, who made an ass of himself after remarking that…
Local black leaders are wondering why they haven’t heard a peep out of Senator Jeff Flake after his son’s racist comments, including his use of the handle “N1ggerKiller” in an online game.After African-American activist Jarrett Maupin II told New Times Flake’s apology was “half-assed,” more black leaders have joined Maupin’s…
Despite the outcry from the state’s far-right-wingers, Governor Jan Brewer’s plan for Medicaid expansion plan now only requires her signature to become law.While it certainly seemed odd that Brewer would embrace a part of “Obamacare,” months after shoving her finger in President Obama’s face, she was able to focus more…
Major League Baseball announced its lopsided punishments for the brawl involving the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers.Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy is suspended for 10 games for throwing a pitch at Zack Greinke’s head, and the D-backs’ Eric Hinske was suspended for five games for “aggressive actions” — which apparently…
Arizona may become the next state where the voters can decide to legalize the personal use of marijuana.On Wednesday, a group calling itself “Safer Arizona” filed its paperwork for the marijuana-legalizing amendment to the Arizona Constitution with the Secretary of State’s office. The group will need 259,213 signatures by July…
Like mother always said, nothing good ever comes of handing a bag of meth to a stripper at 2 a.m. on a Thursday.Friends Vernon Henry and Michael Clawson did not heed this advice while at Cheetahs Gentleman’s Club in Phoenix last week, according to court documents obtained by New Times…
At the end of the week, we bring you a roundup of visitors to the desert’s own Fourth Avenue Jail. To be considered for our Maricopa County mugshots of the week, get arrested, strike a pose, and we’ll take care of the rest.This week, our alleged offenders are all dressed…
A fellow running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts said what everyone else is thinking had a word or two to say about Arizona Republican Congressman Trent Franks, after Franks’ bone-headed comment about rape not resulting in that many pregnancies.”I think that he’s a moron and he proves…
Phoenix African-American activist Revered Jarrett Maupin II wants Senator Jeff Flake to do more than issue a “half-assed” apology for his teenage son’s racist comments on the Internet.As you can imagine, Maupin was not at all pleased to hear that Flake’s son used the handle “N1ggerKiller” in an online game,…
Despite the fact that Arizona has a medical-marijuana law, that law does not turn a neighborhood weed dealer into a bona fide medical-marijuana salesman.This apparently comes as news to several Phoenix residents, as a New Times review of superior court filings shows that police have busted several dealers over the…
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery announced yesterday that sex-abuse charges won’t be filed against former University of Utah swim coach Greg Winslow.Winslow, who was just recently let go from his post in Utah, was accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl while he was the coach of a high-school-age swim…
