Deaf man assaulted by Phoenix police seeks $3.5 million in damages

Deaf man assaulted by Phoenix police seeks $3.5 million in damages

A deaf man, who was subjected to multiple punches and taserings by Phoenix police officers in August, has taken legal action by filing a $3.5 million notice of claim against the city. Tyron McAlpin’s attorneys filed the claim on November 18, according to records. According to attorney Jesse Showalter, officers Benjamin Harris and Kyle Sue … Read more

Shooting incident at Tucson gas station results in man’s injury

A shooting incident occurred at the Circle K located at Mission and Drexel in Tucson on Wednesday, Nov. 20th. A man was discovered with gunshot wounds at the scene. According to the Tucson Police Department, the man sustained injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening. According to TPD, all individuals involved in the incident cooperated … Read more

Authorities collaborate to identify Baby Madison, a young girl found abandoned on I-45 near Madisonville.

Authorities collaborate to identify Baby Madison, a young girl found abandoned on I-45 near Madisonville.

According to Sgt. Chelsea Stanford of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the testing conducted indicates that the girl’s age is estimated to be between two and five years old. In addition to her remains, authorities discovered a long-sleeved pink dress, manufactured by “Mon Petit” in a size 4T, inside the bag. The girl was also … Read more

Russian lawmakers support legislation prohibiting adoptions from countries that allow gender transitions

Russian lawmakers support legislation prohibiting adoptions from countries that allow gender transitions

The bill, which was approved by Russia’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday, aims to prohibit the adoption of Russian children by citizens from countries where gender transitioning is legal. The Federation Council has also given its approval to bills that make it illegal to disseminate content that promotes the idea of not having children. … Read more

Woman convicted in Medicaid fraud case ordered to pay nearly $4 million in restitution

Woman convicted in Medicaid fraud case ordered to pay nearly $4 million in restitution

A woman convicted for her involvement in stealing millions of dollars from Arizona’s Medicaid system has been instructed to pay restitution amounting to almost $4 million. Arielle Dix, aged 37, has been instructed by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to reimburse $3,863,036.15 for her involvement in defrauding AHCCCS, also known as the Arizona Health Care … Read more

Over 75% of Indigenous candidates emerged victorious in Arizona’s elections

Over 75% of Indigenous candidates emerged victorious in Arizona's elections

The Catena Foundation provides support for the coverage of tribal natural resources. Although former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was not successful in his U.S. House bid to become Arizona’s first Indigenous congressman, Native candidates at various levels of government achieved significant milestones in the state and beyond. Advance Native Political Leadership, a national Indigenous-led … Read more

Hobbs secures biggest tribal water rights agreement in US history

Hobbs secures biggest tribal water rights agreement in US history

Governor Kate Hobbs has partnered with the Northern tribes of Arizona to sign the biggest tribal water settlement ever recorded in the history of the United States. “This marks a significant milestone for Arizona, Tribal nations, and all those involved in these agreements,” expressed Hobbs. “These agreements have far-reaching and enduring effects as they ensure … Read more

The US commits $4 billion to renew World Bank’s International Development Association funding.

The US commits $4 billion to renew World Bank's International Development Association funding.

US President Joe Biden has made a significant announcement, stating that the United States will commit $4 billion over the next three years to replenish the World Bank’s International Development Association. This generous pledge reflects America’s commitment to supporting global development efforts. In a recent post on X, Biden expressed his commitment to supporting vulnerable … Read more

Buckeye Police Report: Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend and Commits Suicide

Buckeye Police Report: Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend and Commits Suicide

A shooting incident related to domestic violence took place at a residence in Buckeye, Arizona, resulting in the death of a suspect and the hospitalization of a woman. According to the police, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning. Officers discovered Jayden Kidd, the 23-year-old suspect, lying on the ground in front of the house, having … Read more

Two individuals from Honduras found guilty for their participation in a global human smuggling scheme

Two individuals from Honduras found guilty for their participation in a global human smuggling scheme

A federal jury has convicted two Honduran men for their involvement in a scheme to unlawfully smuggle Honduran nationals into the United States. In court documents and trial evidence, it was revealed that Hennessy Devon Cooper Zelaya, 30, and Rudy Jackson Hernandez, 37, collaborated with a group of at least six individuals to smuggle Honduran … Read more