Pima County man given 10.5 years in dad’s killing

A 35-year-old Pima County man who admitted he stabbed his father to death was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison Monday.

Stalker receives 3.5 years in prison for violating probation

A Tucson man placed on probation in November for stalking his ex and for pawning stolen property will be spending the next 3.5 years in prison.

Combat veteran says he was coerced into confessing

The defense attorney for a Tucson man accused of engaging in sex acts with a 4-year-old girl believes his client was coerced into confessing.

Convicted stalker admits violating probation

Two months ago, Judge Paul Tang cut Joseph Tennant a break, placing him on five years' probation for stalking and pawning stolen property.

Tucson man given 4 years in child abuse case

A 23-year-old Tucson man was sentenced to four years in prison and 20 years’ probation Monday for child abuse and drug possession.

Pima County man pleads guilty in deadly attack on dad

A 35-year-old Pima County man is facing between seven and 21 years in prison after he admitted Wednesday he stabbed his father to death three years ago.

Tucson man who killed puppy during fight with wife gets prison

A Tucson man who killed a pit bull puppy during an argument with his wife was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison and three years intensive probation Wednesday.

Convicted stalker loses another motion for a new trial

Leo Rodriguez broke began sobbing Tuesday afternoon when Judge Paul Tang told him he won't be getting another chance to convince a jury of his innocence.

Case dismissed against Tucson man in fatal crash

Charges have been dismissed against a Tucson man accused of killing a 62-year-old motorcyclist last August.

Story of abuse, hiding ends

Frank Hertel, left, stands in court with attorney Jason Rosell. Hertel was a fugitive for about 10 years. His daughter, who was abused by him, helped track him down.

Story of abuse, hiding ends

On Aug. 1, 2001, Pima County Superior Court Judge Paul Tang stared at Frank Hertel's empty seat when a jury returned a guilty verdict in his child molestation trial. On Monday, Tang looked Hertel in the face and sent him to prison for 20 years.

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Man fatally struck by police car is ID'd

Sentencing set for Ex-Tucson man who molested daughter

A former Tucson man who was convicted of molesting his daughter 12 years ago will be sentenced in October.

Tucson man given 10 years in child-porn case

A 38-year-old Tucson man will spend the next 10 years in prison and a lifetime on probation after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.