Amber Alerts and the Fight for Missing Indigenous People in Arizona In the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy, the case of 14-year-old Emily Pike has sparked a fierce debate among lawmakers and community members in Arizona. Emily’s death—a grim event marked by a disturbing and unsettling discovery—has become a rallying cry for supporters of a […] More
Teen Accountability in Gang-Related Violence: An Editorial Overview The tragic death of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old victim of a violent encounter at a Halloween party, has sparked a wave of emotions and debate in communities across Arizona. The case, which involves a teenager’s guilty plea to manslaughter along with a series of related arrests, raises […] More
Reflecting on Loss and Law: A Year After the New River Hit-and-Run The painful memory of 43-year-old Lisa Mancuso still lingers in the hearts of many in New River, Arizona. One year after the tragic hit-and-run that took her life during a peaceful morning jog, her family, friends, and community gathered for a memorial 5K […] More
Reflecting on 70 Years of Media Milestones and Legal Challenges in Arizona The recent celebration of 70 years of 3TV in Arizona offers us more than just a chance to look back at media milestones—it also serves as a window into the ever-evolving legal landscape that touches nearly every aspect of public life in our […] More
Is the Firing Squad the Future of Arizona’s Death Penalty? The Tangled Issue of Arizona’s Method of Execution Without veering off-road into the intimidating morality debate surrounding capital punishment, this op-ed aims to dive into the tangled issues of the method of execution Arizona is contemplating. Recently, lawmakers initiated the legislative process to shift the […] More