PHOENIX, Arizona — Former Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel died Saturday of health complications, reports said, citing a statement from her family. she was 45 years old.
Adele takes office Maricopa County Attorney Her tenure was embroiled in controversy.
“We would have celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary this past May. My family and I are completely devastated by this unimaginable loss,” Adele’s husband David Dennit said in a statement, according to ABC 15. Told. We honor her, her legacy and our family by respecting our privacy during this difficult time.”
Adele announced her resignation as county attorney on March 21. In February, her five prosecutors in Adele’s office called for her resignation amid questions about her drinking and frequent absences from office. For several weeks starting at the end of August 2021, Adele underwent inpatient treatment for anxiety, alcoholism and an eating disorder.
During Adele’s tenure, the county attorney’s office failed to file charges in a timely manner. 180 misdemeanors It was eventually withdrawn due to a statute of limitations, the Arizona Republic reported.
The county attorney’s office also faced public backlash under Adele’s leadership, ordering its own investigation after accusing 15 protesters of police brutality in October 2020.
