Alleged Human Trafficking Adoption Scheme

Embattled Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen now in federal custody

The Arizona elected official facing human smuggling charges over an adoption scheme is in federal custody.

October 11, 2019 3:35pm MST

Top Maricopa County officials calling for resignation of embattled Assessor Paul Petersen

Maricopa County elected officials from both parties are calling on embattled County Assessor Paul Petersen to step down as he faces human smuggling charges.

October 10, 2019 5:05pm MST

Hawaii reporters helped spur investigation into human trafficking scheme allegedly involving Paul Petersen

A reporter who helped spur an investigation into a human smuggling scheme that Maricopa County Assessor Paul D. Petersen is accused of being involved in spoke with FOX 10's Matt Rodewald.

October 9, 2019 9:32pm MST

Officials describe human smuggling scheme involving Maricopa County Assessor Paul D. Petersen

Authorities have released new details surrounding a human smuggling scheme involving Maricopa County Assessor Paul D. Petersen, who was arrested in California Tuesday night.

October 9, 2019 5:30pm MST

Officials: Adoptions in human smuggling scheme involving Maricopa Co. Assessor Paul D. Petersen won't be undone

Officials in three states say they will not try to undo or interfere with dozens of adoptions done as part of a human smuggling scheme that led to charges against Maricopa County Assessor Paul D. Petersen.

October 9, 2019 3:22pm MST

Utah AG's Office: Maricopa County Assessor Paul D. Petersen arrested, accused of human smuggling

Officials with the Utah Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday night that Maricopa County Assessor Paul D. Petersen is accused of human smuggling and sale of a child.

October 9, 2019 12:18pm MST