Emails show Jude, Maricopa County Attorney's Office prosecutors kept job talks secret

[@rozieboss154]

This clearly is a gross miscarriage of impartiality and a conflict of interest. This investigative reporting deserves an award. Adel needs to go.

[@brianabc83]

This judge has MANY friends in high places. Judge needs to be fired and punished, same with those lawyers

[@Visiontech]

Keep these reports coming! I’m in Houston Texas but I hate to see this kind of abuse anywhere.

[@tweety1864]

Maaaaaaaaan Dave be out here reporting!!!! I wish I could watch y'all on the east coast. 🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@berryhomchas]

Love the courthouse motto: “Where law ends tyranny begins”. Here’s another: “When tyranny comes to your door it will come in uniform.”

[@BROWIEboy]

When is she going to be Arrested! This judge is a Criminal 🤬😡🤬

[@sugarcane6819]

How are attorneys like this not disbarred!

[@melimoo6656]

Wow - I’m half way around the word and fascinated by the level of incompetence and corruption in Maricopa County. SMH

[@werty00]

Republicans

[@Redshirt007]

First off, this is just horrible, all of it. I don't even live there, and have been following this story for months, and I live in Louisiana. Your investigative team is amazing.

[@bbe3034]

I agree but I’ve always heard Louisiana is one of the most corrupt political systems in the country. Do you agree? But many states have corruption.

[@danni1993]

ABC15 Arizona...THANK GOODNESS for us, that you do these investigations! I live many states away from you, but your content is by far one of the best. And, I love how Dave breaks the whole thing down so 'regular' people can understand it all! 'They did this...and it means this'...perfect!

[@sharond2814]

This explains a lot of the police officers misconduct in Arizona. When the judge, Prosecutors, and State Commission are all dirty and cover up for each other the police, especially Mesa police, have it made in the shade.

[@amard1987]

It's funny how it's slowly leaking out now.. lmao! I bet she's not the only one that is this corrupt! When your a pig your always be a pig.

[@samjones6046]

1. Dave, keep at it, this is brilliant journalism. 2. MCAO admitting they didn't know about the case is basically the same as admitting incompetence instead of malice. Nice levels of professionalism, especially for people who want to sentence other people to death. (Also, I for one, don't believe it's incompetence, it's simpler to be malice because they never expected to get caught).

[@juliepiemonte1281]

Well, at least it's journalism. They all lost my trust, interest, and respect.

[@drenak9099]

Great Job Dave!!!!! Bring all those Wolves Out!

[@natasharolling4610]

They need to investigate the whole judicial system in Phoenix

[@FarRightRider]

Let's talk about the private prisons, jails and rehabs that only judges can buy into. Seems like they have a reason to send people away. Break up families and destroy lives.

[@mq9167]

Yet another reason we need to allow video and audio recordings in every court.

[@j.a.mccord515]

This judge must be impeached and removed from the bench. Furthermore, any attorneys involved in this covert conspiracy must be disbarred, and if appropriate, face criminal charges for their conduct.

[@samjones6046]

Ah yes, the land of the free. And by that I mean, "the land of the free" for the powerful to do something like this and have no meaningful repercussions .

[@007prerry]

How about the fact that the judge and the public defender are working together to have a continuance written down as if the defendant ask for it so the time frame stop running against the state. That's how people end up spending weeks and months sitting in jail waiting for the next court hearing. Because they plot together for the continuance never telling the defendant that by getting this continuance you wave your time frames. This is a big problem

[@007prerry]

Post-conviction relief will get you nowhere because that too is a conflict of interest because they let the sentencing judge do the post conviction decision. There's a lot more funky stuff going on that I know about

[@kduke916]

There is so much wrong in other departments of the County also. Try getting an inspector out to investigate flooding damage to properties caused by neighbors doing work to private roads, and finding out said inspectors just happen to be friends with those doing the work that caused the damage in the first place. The reply has almost always been, "the road looks good". This has been going on for several decades in my area. And the higher ups usually pass the buck.

[@alankillian4962]

"It's a big exclusive club, and you ain't in it". George Carlin

[@ssshanemjlll]

His case should be overturned with prejudice and both the judge and all of the prosecutors disbarred.

[@stephentrotter1653]

This has been going on forever all over united states

[@forcesightknight]

Everytime I've had to deal with our judicial system, there was tons of scammy conversation and behind the doors deals. Kinda makes one regret serving in the Marine corps. It's always about money.

[@azmountainroyz7101]

Arizona exceeds any good ol boy states in the south. The reason Arizona cops and prosecutors think they have the authority to fabricate crimes and dismiss the constitution has a lot to do with the knowledge that the judges will sign off on their actions. Most citizens can't afford litigation, so the wrongdoing gets a conviction and doesn't go any further. They all collect from the same pool.

[@kennethridley1208]

@Ghost Tape No. 9 Got a problem with American style of government? Then move to Russia.

[@bobjohnson904]

@@kennethridley1208 Brilliant, Kenny! Don't expose and prosecute corruption. Just ignore it and move away. ... to Russia cuz there's no corruption there! 🤦

[@bobjohnson904]

@Ghost Tape No. 9 Ghost might want to review the FIRST THREE WORDS of the Preamble! 🤦

[@bobjohnson904]

@Ghost Tape No. 9 If you think "We the people" is Communist, you're not just a hypocritical libertarian, you're a sociopath and should be isolated from others who strive for peaceful coexistence with our fellow humans. Now get out there and build you some roads, some fire departments, some court systems, some clean water infrastructure, some schools and some electrical grids to keep your dumbas_ warm at night!

[@bobjohnson904]

@Ghost Tape No. 9 My Northern Minnesota city owns and operates a small fleet of snow removal equipment. We all chip in a small fee for this excellent service without which commerce would cease to exist. Not to mention critical emergency access. No profiteering or hoarding of cash offshore by plow barrons holding us hostage. It's called community and it works fine.

[@cdawayharris4925]

THIS IS OVER A YEAR OLD. WHEN IS SHE GOING TO BE ARRESTED?

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

Never these are all actions she did as a judge that gives her immunity like no getting around it even if what she did is illegal it's stupid and needs to be changed cuz it's abused

[@fireskycam9889]

After she has ran for, been elected, and spent three terms as Governor.

[@rogerbowlds9698]

You can't arrest them. You have to retire them with extreme prejudice. Never in the history of man has tyranny given up it's hold peacefully.

[@Riversbend710]

Why would anyone hire such a bankrupt character.

[@Epiz76]

The problem is that the judicial council that investigates these former attorneys don't apply adequate punishments. The judges don't fear any complaints. Start with Superior (family) Court judges that do not forward perjury charges to MCAO.

[@mchlwkfldful]

This happens alot more than people think. Dave is smart enough to know where to find and how to get the Information.

[@RealAmerican555]

And guess what will happen....... NOTHING!

[@larryvelasquez662]

Good work.

[@carloslopez1582]

This is a major criminal enterprise. The syndicate will always find no wrongdoing on their part.

[@fireskycam9889]

She must lose her legal licence.

[@johnbrownmedia7481]

All her cases should reviewed!

[@aquababy946]

Sunlight is the best disinfectant. This will definitely impact how I vote.

[@BlindJustice]

This is common place corruption throughout the judicial system in every state. This is not an outlier. We need more media coverage. We need live video broadcasts of every criminal court case. We need transparency!

[@poisondonut9867]

Just another case of a bad Judge - she should have been charged with obstruction and be forced to serve time in a place where the people she sentenced are living. Remember - DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE DONE UNTO YOU.

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

The story that never ends

[@juliepiemonte1281]

This county is like the mafia. I hate it here.

[@Epiz76]

I thought NYC was corrupt. Been here ten years and I'm in awe at all the dirty characters with notable positions.

[@fatkidgames4381]

Its legit all county judicial systems...ot only gets worse in smaller towns, county funded public defenders...the same place prosecuting is paying the defense...hmmm wonder if that leads to public defenders pushing clients to take plea deals....it puts money into the county from fines amd costs, not to mention that many probation/parole officers do their best to keep people on the system so they can keep feeding the beast. All the while getting away with the crimes they all commit, because details are conveniently left out of reports....where I live in somerset county PA out current DA is facing some major charges over harassment, stalking...and others....a couple other women came foward with allegations but then changed their tunes and withdrew them, hmmm wonder why...bet someone coerced that, with some kind of repercussions....

[@pamparker4047]

This happens all the time in Tucson

[@razor3151]

There are certain jobs and positions in America if you have them you are responsible no matter what. Example: Captain of a ship or submarine. No matter what any crew member does with or without the captains knowledge. The captain is still responsible, period. Being a District Attorney is also one of the jobs. The judge and the District Attorney along with whichever assistant d.a. involved, all should lose their law license, permanently.

[@tamarockstar09]

Man I wish you guys could do this here in Dallas Texas. We have a bad judge named amber givens. And no one calls her out because their all afraid of her. She even got in trouble for letting her court assistant use her zoom account to act as her.

[@DirtyLifeLove]

This is a story creating a story chasing a story.

[@diannebaker8263]

What is up with Maricopa county? Place really seems to SUCK!!!

[@terrenceoday9493]

I imagine if corrupt government officials were subject to public floggings we'd certainly see corruption reduced. We'd see funds for whips going up, but it would be offset by corrupt officials stopping their feeding from the public trough.

[@trialrun8824]

She needs to go to jail

[@knowledgeispower6192]

Great reporting

[@skaybaltimore]

Ya know...it's gotten to the point where all I have to do is hear "Maricopa County" and I know something is going to be off. WAY off. Whether it's policing, the judges, the politicians...it doesn't matter. It's corrupt. To the core.

[@glenngerber1416]

Can someone tell me why there's so much corruption in Maricopa County

[@anthonymarsalla413]

Great work keep it up

[@toddbatstra645]

Sad fact of the matter is that the thick blue line will protect these people and there will be no accountability Just like the officers that go over to the next town and get their job back after they've been fired

[@carolempie114]

Crazy stuff throughout Arizona~

[@minfanger2534]

America should put a BOUNTY on corrupt government employees. We need to force these criminals to submit too public interviews upon request from our media to explain actions in question. Offer cash amounts to the American public for discovery of corrupt activity. arrest and seize or freeze assets. Investigate family members. This includes judges and cops. Never allow backroom meetings to decide America's future. give the people a chance to ferret out corruption.

[@edwardgrimsley4401]

ABC 15 is the best at holding the POWERFUL ACCOUNTABLE BRAVO

[@danpoole4915]

The more we hear about the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, the more the bloodstains on the walls of that office come into view.

[@natasharolling4610]

It's time for these people to be held accountable and they also need someone overseer's that are not a part of the secret society they run in Arizona courts....

[@jusstmee]

What horrible people. Shameful

[@kathleenmorrissey2152]

How can she do that. Why hasn't she been charged

[@BabyYoda230]

Lovely. Not surprising. Put her in jail. Disgrace

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Dave Biscobing is the man!

[@babydriver8134]

with liberty and justice for all. My ass.

[@kricklasalty8599]

Deplorable!

[@petekaiser8856]

Evil judge needs to go.

[@philthisone8095]

Jude? Here comes the Jude?

[@frankietyree1953]

Let’s not forget a fun fact I recently learned! The Prosecutor has the ultimate power, not the Judge! Look it up!

[@audraarndt1824]

Murderer may go free bcuz of this. Ugh.

[@ag-om6nr]

This can't be happening in the US !

[@danni1993]

😂 Wait...that WAS a joke wasn't it? I take a guess and say 80% of Americans are corrupt.

[@DirtyLifeLove]

What is the big deal if the defender was guilty of murder beyond doubt.

[@nicholastheofrastou1953]

This is disgusting.

[@robertheinrichvonseyfenste267]

Jude????????? JUDE??????? FU

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

Arizona's Judicial system Has major problems , including sheriff departments , police departments and the courts in general ! SAME with your election people and your Legislators !

[@BillyAlabama]

They need to introduce the judge to the wonderful world of shampoo. One shouldn’t appear in court with hair that looks like it recently had fried a big batch of fried chicken. 🐓🐓🐓🐓

[@sassyclarke107]

U don't say,,,

[@justinst9412]

Did the prosecutors ask to have that case before the judge? Sure is a lot of corruption in that county.

[@CaptApple]

Like, who's Jude : )?

[@teresacorley7874]

This judge needs to be removed from any form of legal work with courts and prosecuteours thease other casses she resided over need to be dismissed becuase of injustice from this judge and her behavior I do not believe she can fill this type of job anymore t I is is as bad as you can get her named should of never been sealed of the bad judge list that was totally wrong to hide this from the public the public has a wright to know 3:56

[@richardisner3671]

Why would anyone give up being a judge to work in the DA's office. The job of being a judge would have better pay & benefits.

[@rav4toyota800]

She was under investigation as a judge and so changed jobs

[@jerrypowell2359]

Are there ANY public servants in Maricopa County who are NOT ethically or morally corrupt, or is the county simply a subsidiary of Trump Enterprises and the GOP???

[@americanmutt2901]

If CNN did reports with this kinda integrity i would still not watch them