Arizona inmate's death sentence upheld

PHOENIX — A new court ruling upholds an Arizona death-row inmate’s second death sentence for the murder of a woman who lived in the same Chandler apartment complex.

Man accused of burning woman alive rejects life-saving plea agreement

Judge Deborah Bernini got a surprise this morning and she didn't seem to be too happy about it.

Confessed pimp can't back out of plea agreement

A Tempe man who tried to change his mind after admitting he is a pimp is going to be sentenced next month afterall.

Man serving life sentence now facing maximum of 15

A convicted killer will have his sentenced dramatically reduced next month because of a misstep by his former defense attorney.

Jilted lover placed on probation for arson

A 22-year-old man who was rejected by his former girlfriend will be spending the next four years on probation for torching her house.

Former teacher asks for sentence to be changed again, and again, and again

Once a high profile defendant is sentenced, you usually don't hear about them again unless it has something to do with the appellate process.

Convicted killer left in limbo by judge's departure

When Judge Jose Robles quit his job abruptly a couple of weeks ago, people were left scrambling.

Jury convicts 1 of 2 men in 2010 Tucson killing

A Pima County jury convicted one of two men charged with first-degree murder in a September 2010 homicide Wednesday, but was unable to reach a decision as to the second man.

Ajo murder suspect to spend more time in competency program

The doctors in the Loretto Alegria case still think he will one day be competent to stand trial, but they've asked for more time with him.

Competency of murder suspect to be evaluated

Judge Paul Tang agreed this morning to have doctors take a look at a man accused of killing another man around Christmastime last year.

Trial nearing end in Vasquez brothers' case

Prosecutor Julie Sottosanti rested her case against Orel and Christian Vasquez Friday afternoon after playing Orel's post-arrest interview with a local TV station.

Wife killer to get new sentence, again

The Arizona Court of Appeals decided late last week James Johnson's second-degree murder conviction should stand, but his 22-year prison sentence should be vacated, again.

Man facing up to 21 years in buddy's death

The last defendant in a three-defendant murder case has entered a deal with prosecutors.

Murder suspect facing max sentence of seven years

A murder suspect who was facing a potential life sentence is now facing a maximum prison sentence of seven years after entering a deal with prosecutors.