Mitchell was slow to act on Tyron McAlpin case

Maricopa County’s top prosecutor has dismissed all remaining charges against a disabled black man who was beaten and taped by a Phoenix police officer during his August arrest. The Democrat currently running against County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says her opponents had to be publicly shamed to take action. The U.S. Department of Justice said Phoenix […]

Maricopa County Attorney Mitchell calls DOJ report into Phoenix police politically motivated

The City of Phoenix issued a statement last week saying it looks forward to working with the Department of Justice following the report on police conduct. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell issued a statement Tuesday morning dissenting from the Justice Department’s assessment. Mitchell said at a news conference that the report was politically motivated. The […]

Rachel Mitchell, Tamika Wooten debate in Maricopa County attorney race

(This story has been updated to add a new photo gallery and new promotional photos.) Incumbent Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, and challenger Pro Tempore Judge Tamika Wootton, a Democrat, faced off on Tuesday in the only debate in the Maricopa County Attorney race. Mitchell defeated former Maricopa County Chief Attorney and trial attorney Gina Godbehere […]

Rachel Mitchell sides with police union in opposition to DOJ report

The Arizona Police Association, an umbrella group representing police officers statewide, held a press conference with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office on Tuesday to urge Phoenix not to enter into a consent decree with the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice released a report in June alleging that the Phoenix Police Department committed numerous […]

Rachel Mitchell breaks down criminal charges

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Preston Lord's attackers not only took her life, but also took the medallion she wore on a chain around her neck. In the seconds it took to beat the 16-year-old, three of the attackers stole the medal and left it on the side of the road in the suburbs. […]

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell addresses Preston Lord case

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell interview in Phoenix, March 7, 2024. Rob Schumacher/The Republic Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell interview in Phoenix, March 7, 2024. Rob Schumacher/The Republic Interview with Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. in Phoenix on March 7, 2024 Rob Schumacher/The Republic Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell interview in Phoenix, March 7, 2024. […]

Maricopa County attorney candidates: Mitchell, Godbehere, Wooten

Three people, two Republicans and one Democrat, have filed to run for Maricopa County Attorney. Current County Attorney Rachel Mitchell was first appointed to the position in 2022 following the resignation of Alistair Adell. Mitchell won election to serve out the remainder of Adell's term later that year, defeating Democratic candidate Julie Gunnigle. Prior to […]