Feds release data showing more than half of nursing homes have coronavirus cases.5:01 PM, Jun 04, 2020PHOENIX — Federal data shows more than half the nursing homes in Arizona have confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, further highlighting the high risk of infection and death for residents and staff inside long-term care facilities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a national database of all skilled nursing facilities, which were required The overall numbers for Arizona’s 146 skilled nursing facilities show: See the affected locations in the map...…Feds release data showing more than half of nursing homes have coronavirus cases.5:01 PM, Jun 04, 2020PHOENIX — Federal data shows more than half the nursing homes in Arizona have confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, further highlighting the high risk of infection and death for residents and staff inside long-term care facilities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a national database of all skilled nursing facilities, which were required The overall numbers for Arizona’s 146 skilled nursing facilities show: See the affected locations in the map...WW…

Phoenix police allegedly arrested dozens of protesters with copy-and-paste evidence listed on court documents.5:59 PM, Jun 01, 2020PHOENIX — Maricopa County Superior Court judges repeatedly released protesters from custody this weekend after finding Phoenix Police arrested them without probable cause. On Saturday, officers arrested 114 people in downtown protests. Multiple defense attorneys present at the initial appearances for those arrests told ABC15 that judges determined nearly every case lacked sufficient probable cause and were submitted with the same copy-and-paste...…Phoenix police allegedly arrested dozens of protesters with copy-and-paste evidence listed on court documents.5:59 PM, Jun 01, 2020PHOENIX — Maricopa County Superior Court judges repeatedly released protesters from custody this weekend after finding Phoenix Police arrested them without probable cause. On Saturday, officers arrested 114 people in downtown protests. Multiple defense attorneys present at the initial appearances for those arrests told ABC15 that judges determined nearly every case lacked sufficient probable cause and were submitted with the same copy-and-paste...WW…

Officials tracking more than just tests at Arizona prisons.6:21 PM, Apr 01, 2020PHOENIX — There are three Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry employees who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are presumptive positives, the ABC15 Investigators have learned. Two of the staff members are located in the Tucson prison complex, emails show. Union officials told ABC15 there is a third employee located at the Winslow complex. The emails also show ADCRR has set up a quarantine area in the Morey Unit of the Lewis Prison complex for inmates who “test...…Officials tracking more than just tests at Arizona prisons.6:21 PM, Apr 01, 2020PHOENIX — There are three Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry employees who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are presumptive positives, the ABC15 Investigators have learned. Two of the staff members are located in the Tucson prison complex, emails show. Union officials told ABC15 there is a third employee located at the Winslow complex. The emails also show ADCRR has set up a quarantine area in the Morey Unit of the Lewis Prison complex for inmates who “test...WW…

Before Matthew Schneider tasered a handcuffed man in the groin after a traffic stop, the Glendale officer claimed he stopped the vehicle for an alleged turn signal violation. But surveillance footage shows Schneider never saw that violation.3:13 PM, Aug 11, 2020This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. Before Matthew Schneider the Glendale officer claimed he stopped the vehicle for an alleged turn signal violation.But Schneider never saw a violation.Despite clear video evidence, a collection of top supervisors overturned most of the...…Before Matthew Schneider tasered a handcuffed man in the groin after a traffic stop, the Glendale officer claimed he stopped the vehicle for an alleged turn signal violation. But surveillance footage shows Schneider never saw that violation.3:13 PM, Aug 11, 2020This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. Before Matthew Schneider the Glendale officer claimed he stopped the vehicle for an alleged turn signal violation.But Schneider never saw a violation.Despite clear video evidence, a collection of top supervisors overturned most of the...WW…

Frances Salazar spent nearly two years behind bars before a judge would learn of a Phoenix police officer's past lies.12:38 PM, Aug 10, 2020This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. Frances Salazar still struggles to fully describe what happened.“Oh my gosh, it was devastating,” she said. “It was worse than a nightmare. It’s hard to put into words.”Especially, since her future rested almost entirely on the words of a documented liar: A Phoenix police officer whose history of dishonesty was kept hidden from Salazar, her defense...…Frances Salazar spent nearly two years behind bars before a judge would learn of a Phoenix police officer's past lies.12:38 PM, Aug 10, 2020This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. Frances Salazar still struggles to fully describe what happened.“Oh my gosh, it was devastating,” she said. “It was worse than a nightmare. It’s hard to put into words.”Especially, since her future rested almost entirely on the words of a documented liar: A Phoenix police officer whose history of dishonesty was kept hidden from Salazar, her defense...WW…

An ABC15 investigation found the broken and disparate Brady system used by prosecutors is based almost entirely on self-reporting and self-investigation by police departments.3:41 PM, Aug 12, 2020PHOENIX — This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. Phil Roberts has a stain on his 33-year law enforcement career.“(It’s like) ah-ha, you’re on the Brady list,” he said. “And I go, ‘Yeah, I am, and I can’t get off.'”Yet the retired Phoenix sergeant — and whistleblower targeted for completely upending the city— doesn’t want to attack...…An ABC15 investigation found the broken and disparate Brady system used by prosecutors is based almost entirely on self-reporting and self-investigation by police departments.3:41 PM, Aug 12, 2020PHOENIX — This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. Phil Roberts has a stain on his 33-year law enforcement career.“(It’s like) ah-ha, you’re on the Brady list,” he said. “And I go, ‘Yeah, I am, and I can’t get off.'”Yet the retired Phoenix sergeant — and whistleblower targeted for completely upending the city— doesn’t want to attack...WW…

12:17 PM, Aug 06, 2020Under a scattered and broken “Brady list” system, Arizona law enforcement officials have routinely failed to adequately track dishonest and disreputable police officers, disclose their misconduct in criminal cases, and hold them accountable, according to a year-long ABC15 investigation. For the full story head to abc15.com/bradylistUnder a scattered and broken “Brady list” system, Arizona law enforcement officials have routinely failed to adequately track dishonest and disreputable police officers, disclose their misconduct in criminal cases, and hold them accountable,...…12:17 PM, Aug 06, 2020Under a scattered and broken “Brady list” system, Arizona law enforcement officials have routinely failed to adequately track dishonest and disreputable police officers, disclose their misconduct in criminal cases, and hold them accountable, according to a year-long ABC15 investigation. For the full story head to abc15.com/bradylistUnder a scattered and broken “Brady list” system, Arizona law enforcement officials have routinely failed to adequately track dishonest and disreputable police officers, disclose their misconduct in criminal cases, and hold them accountable,...WW…

After a one-week contract to review a controversial protest case, a retired Phoenix gang detective continued a shadow investigation with the goal to protect officers and a prosecutor entangled in the scandal.6:25 PM, Mar 18, 2021PHOENIX — After a one-week contract to review a controversial protest case, a retired Phoenix gang detective continued a shadow investigation with the goal to protect officers and a prosecutor entangled in the scandal.According to audio recordings obtained by ABC15, retired Phoenix Police Detective Clint Davis has interviewed at least one witness The...…After a one-week contract to review a controversial protest case, a retired Phoenix gang detective continued a shadow investigation with the goal to protect officers and a prosecutor entangled in the scandal.6:25 PM, Mar 18, 2021PHOENIX — After a one-week contract to review a controversial protest case, a retired Phoenix gang detective continued a shadow investigation with the goal to protect officers and a prosecutor entangled in the scandal.According to audio recordings obtained by ABC15, retired Phoenix Police Detective Clint Davis has interviewed at least one witness The...WW…

Charges have now been dropped against Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other protesters following an ABC15 investigation.5:09 PM, Mar 09, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says charges have been dropped against prominent activist Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other defendants who were arrested at a protest in Phoenix on August 9, 2020.BREAKING: is dismissing criminal charges against and 11 other defendants from a protest on August 9, 2020. We exposed Phoenix officers and prosecutors presented clearly false testimony to the a grand jury. Coverage tonight at 6p and 10pm.— Dave...…Charges have now been dropped against Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other protesters following an ABC15 investigation.5:09 PM, Mar 09, 2021PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says charges have been dropped against prominent activist Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other defendants who were arrested at a protest in Phoenix on August 9, 2020.BREAKING: is dismissing criminal charges against and 11 other defendants from a protest on August 9, 2020. We exposed Phoenix officers and prosecutors presented clearly false testimony to the a grand jury. Coverage tonight at 6p and 10pm.— Dave...WW…

After shooting a protester in the groin, a special team of Phoenix Police officers celebrated the shot with commemorative coins to sell and share. Originally reported Feb. 5, 20219:45 PM, Feb 05, 2021After shooting a protester in the groin, a special team of Phoenix Police officers celebrated the shot with commemorative coins to sell and share.The “challenge coins” clearly depict the man being shot on the front and have the date of the protest on the back, according to images and photos obtained by ABC15.This story is part of an ABC15 investigation series titled "Politically Charged" The...…After shooting a protester in the groin, a special team of Phoenix Police officers celebrated the shot with commemorative coins to sell and share. Originally reported Feb. 5, 20219:45 PM, Feb 05, 2021After shooting a protester in the groin, a special team of Phoenix Police officers celebrated the shot with commemorative coins to sell and share.The “challenge coins” clearly depict the man being shot on the front and have the date of the protest on the back, according to images and photos obtained by ABC15.This story is part of an ABC15 investigation series titled "Politically Charged" The...WW…