Board of Supervisors meet ahead of suspension hearing for Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen
Maricopa County Supervisors are preparing to do something that has never been done in the county's history, conduct an appeal hearing for a suspended official.
Maricopa County Supervisors are preparing to do something that has never been done in the county's history, conduct an appeal hearing for a suspended official.
Arizona official seeks trial delay in human trafficking case
An Arizona official charged with running an adoption-fraud scheme involving women from the Marshall Islands has asked an Arkansas court to delay his trial for 10 months.
An Arizona official charged with running an adoption-fraud scheme involving women from the Marshall Islands has asked an Arkansas court to delay his trial for 10 months.
Lawyers investigate Arizona official in child smuggling case
Officials in Arizona have hired two law firms and a former attorney general to investigate an elected county assessor who is trying to keep his job as he defends himself against human smuggling charges.
Officials in Arizona have hired two law firms and a former attorney general to investigate an elected county assessor who is trying to keep his job as he defends himself against human smuggling charges.
Attorney: Arizona man charged in adoption case 'made happy families'
An Arizona elected official charged with running an adoption-fraud scheme involving women from the Marshall Islands ran a legal practice and “made happy families,” his attorney said.
An Arizona elected official charged with running an adoption-fraud scheme involving women from the Marshall Islands ran a legal practice and “made happy families,” his attorney said.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors sets appeal hearing for Paul Petersen
Maricopa County Assessor, Paul Petersen is challenging the Board of Supervisor's decision to suspend him.
Maricopa County Assessor, Paul Petersen is challenging the Board of Supervisor's decision to suspend him.
First woman completes planned adoption following scandal involving Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen
Eight Marshallese women have been caught in the middle of an international adoption scandal involving suspended Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen, and now some that were brought to Arizona to give birth are moving away.
Eight Marshallese women have been caught in the middle of an international adoption scandal involving suspended Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen, and now some that were brought to Arizona to give birth are moving away.
Arizona official accused of human smuggling contests suspension
Paul Petersen has requested a hearing to contest his suspension as Maricopa County assessor while he awaits trial for human smuggling and other charges related to his adoption business.
Paul Petersen has requested a hearing to contest his suspension as Maricopa County assessor while he awaits trial for human smuggling and other charges related to his adoption business.
Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen pleads not guilty to over 30 charges
For the first time since his arrest last month, Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen appeared in an Arizona court where he pleaded not guilty to nearly three dozen charges, including fraud, conspiracy and theft in connection to an international adoption scheme.
For the first time since his arrest last month, Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen appeared in an Arizona court where he pleaded not guilty to nearly three dozen charges, including fraud, conspiracy and theft in connection to an international adoption scheme.
Maricopa County board names temporary replacement for Assessor Paul Petersen
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed the former county flood control director as a temporary replacement for suspended Assessor Paul Petersen.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed the former county flood control director as a temporary replacement for suspended Assessor Paul Petersen.
Elected Arizona official pleads not guilty in adoption fraud case
An elected official in Arizona pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen federal charges in Arkansas in connection to an alleged adoption fraud scheme.
An elected official in Arizona pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen federal charges in Arkansas in connection to an alleged adoption fraud scheme.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors votes to suspend County Assessor Paul Petersen
The governing board in Arizona's most populous county has suspended an elected official accused of running a human smuggling scheme involving pregnant women from the Marshall Islands brought to the U.S. to give birth for adoptions.
The governing board in Arizona's most populous county has suspended an elected official accused of running a human smuggling scheme involving pregnant women from the Marshall Islands brought to the U.S. to give birth for adoptions.
Utah judge reduces bail for Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen
A Utah judge has reduced the bail for an Arizona county elected official charged in an alleged human smuggling scheme involving pregnant women.
A Utah judge has reduced the bail for an Arizona county elected official charged in an alleged human smuggling scheme involving pregnant women.
Arizona lawmaker proposes law to expel county officials
A Republican state lawmaker says he'll introduce legislation that would allow some elected county officials to be permanently removed from office.
A Republican state lawmaker says he'll introduce legislation that would allow some elected county officials to be permanently removed from office.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors taking steps to suspend Assessor Paul Petersen
Maricopa County officials are taking the first step to suspend the County Assessor, who is accused of involvement in a human smuggling scheme. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
Maricopa County officials are taking the first step to suspend the County Assessor, who is accused of involvement in a human smuggling scheme. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
Pregnant women from Marshall Islands getting help from Phoenix church
Life Church at South Mountain is helping the pregnant women from the Marshall Islands.
Life Church at South Mountain is helping the pregnant women from the Marshall Islands.
Woman from Marshall Islands accused of helping with alleged adoption fraud scheme pleads not guilty
The woman accused of helping Maricopa County Assesor, Paul Petersen, in an alleged adoption fraud scheme pleaded not guilty today.
The woman accused of helping Maricopa County Assesor, Paul Petersen, in an alleged adoption fraud scheme pleaded not guilty today.
Marshallese president applauds arrest of Arizona official
The president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands applauded U.S. authorities for arresting an Arizona elected official accused of running an illegal adoption scheme involving pregnant Marshallese women.
The president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands applauded U.S. authorities for arresting an Arizona elected official accused of running an illegal adoption scheme involving pregnant Marshallese women.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meet to discuss next step following arrest of County Assessor
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors met behind closed doors Monday to discuss the next step following the arrest of County Assessor Paul Petersen.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors met behind closed doors Monday to discuss the next step following the arrest of County Assessor Paul Petersen.
First child born since adoption fraud, human smuggling scheme involving Maricopa County Assessor
The first child has been born connected to a recently uncovered adoption scheme involving Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen.
The first child has been born connected to a recently uncovered adoption scheme involving Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen.
Arkansas judge: Court to hear 19 adoption scheme cases against Arizona man accused of human trafficking
An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that the court will decide individual outcomes to 19 statewide adoption cases against an Arizona elected official accused of human trafficking.
An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that the court will decide individual outcomes to 19 statewide adoption cases against an Arizona elected official accused of human trafficking.