Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct by Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting, focusing on the misuse of public funds and intimidation of a political opponent. The probe involves a potential 'pay-to-play' scheme implicating Gov. Katie Hobbs and a Democratic donor linked to state-contracted group homes. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has been urged to investigate the matter, with requests for recusals and concerns over dual investigations raised.
"Apache County Attorney's Office staffers accuse boss of 'stalking' and spying." (via @ecsantacruz3 and @robertanglen) https://t.co/LOa6N4TT4n
Apache County Attorney's Office staffers accuse boss of 'stalking' and spying https://t.co/LPcLyxClIb
Arizona Republicans ask Maricopa County Attorney to take Hobbs ‘pay to play’ investigation https://t.co/Dr8zb0nf9g https://t.co/RxN2iDMGIv
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday it was “outrageous” she was being accused of a “pay-for-play” scheme allegedly involving a Democratic donor that operates state-contracted group homes. https://t.co/pmY63v1TCF
SCOOP: In new letter, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell says she will not stand down in Hobbs “pay to play” scheme investigation, despite @AZAGMayes request to only have one investigation. “We will prosecute it as well, if that is where the evidence leads.” https://t.co/j0WsMLhtNF
Apache County Attorney accused of harassing employees who called for his resignation https://t.co/jaOXzROgMO https://t.co/RQ97Rl9mjT
NOW: Gov. Hobbs refused to comment further on the “pay for play” scheme allegations, and she would not answer my question about if she would comply with *both* Mayes and Mitchell if there’s dual investigations. https://t.co/VhgSu48rHy
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is being investigated for allegedly engaging in a pay-for-play scheme. a report revealed a group home business in charge of vulnerable children was approved for a rate hike after it donated to her campaign and inauguration. @KariLake is screaming “I… https://t.co/ZCwBFQPTnK
Arizona treasurer tells AG to let others investigate Hobbs administration contract https://t.co/pR5rVQLybs
Rep. @Livingston4AZ wants @AZAGMayes to recuse herself from the @GovernorHobbs-DCS-Sunshine Residential Homes investigation and let @Rachel1Mitchell and the Arizona auditor general investigate instead, arguing that Mayes has a conflict of interest. https://t.co/rXo9ZRV7ip
🚨White Mountain Independent is reporting that Apache County Attorney Whiting has finally commented on warrant served. “I want the citizens of Apache County to know I intend to work closely with the Attorney General’s Office.” https://t.co/kbHQkL2Toy
NEW: Arizona State Rep. David Livingston asks AG Mayes to recuse herself from Hobbs “pay for play” scheme investigation, alleging conflict of interest.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said her office doesn't need help investigating “pay-for-play” allegations that might involve Gov. Katie Hobbs. https://t.co/95JwZECdo5
"Apache County's top prosecutor under investigation. What to know." (via @azcentral) https://t.co/nOZZvb3yi3
Another one: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee is asking County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to investigate group home allegations. AG Mayes wrote to Mitchell last week to drop her efforts as the investigation is underway there already. Mayes is a Democrat, Mitchell is a Republican. https://t.co/GOVjcf0KzU
Mayes warns against 'parallel investigations' in Hobbs group home debacle Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's office said she “is reviewing the letter at this time.” My latest @thecentersquare https://t.co/fv7b09nblH
I requested an investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney into Governor Hobbs' alleged "pay to play" scheme. Arizona taxpayers deserve financial accountability. Giving state dollars to political donors is a grave misuse of public funds. Press Release: https://t.co/7M2AJQWLu8 https://t.co/EClgWWX8A8
Apache County's top prosecutor under investigation. What to know https://t.co/zasLIR2KMO
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs under investigation for alleged 'pay-to-play' scheme https://t.co/nUicw7FLVJ #FoxNews
"Arizona attorney general lays claim to investigation of group home with ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs." (via @sbarchenger) https://t.co/wKydQ4FB4n
Arizona attorney general lays claim to investigation of group home with ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs https://t.co/J7ZWCcPaGI via @azcentral
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office will investigate what a GOP state senator described as a “pay-to-play” scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs. https://t.co/eiRI1SsDJ9
From an investigation involving Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' ties with a group home operator within Arizona to a new mugshot of Chad Daybell, here's a look at some of our top stories. https://t.co/bNKPaDrOrA
AZ Governor Katie Hobbs accused in alleged 'pay-for-play' scheme involving group home operator https://t.co/l7yLEywWDr
Arizona attorney general to investigate Gov. Hobbs for alleged ‘pay to play’ https://t.co/9T9HA9jcuH https://t.co/o2R01rSEde
🇺🇸AZ TO PROBE ALLEGED FRAUD SCHEME WITH GOV. HOBBS Arizona's Attorney General will investigate a possible "pay-to-play scheme" involving Gov. Katie Hobbs, the Department of Child Safety, and a group home company that got a big rate hike after donating to Hobbs' inauguration and… https://t.co/apVRYzaKsr
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office said Friday that the Apache County Attorney is under investigation for alleged misuse of public funds and for threatening and intimidating a political opponent. https://t.co/AuL8Kqo1wc
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has confirmed that the county attorney for Apache County is involved in an investigation into alleged misconduct. A search warrant was reportedly served at the county attorney's office on June 4. https://t.co/I6ieGiWr1T
CORRUPTION: Did Governor Katie Hobbs take bribes? Her Democrat AG has opened a formal investigation. The Arizona attorney general’s office announced an investigation into an alleged ‘pay-to-play’ scheme involving Hobbs. https://t.co/jXvez2W8tV
Arizona AG confirms investigation into Apache County Attorney for alleged misconduct https://t.co/0ASCXGQrmk https://t.co/zR7zxVJBpK
According to a letter from the Arizona AG’s office to Apache County Supervisors, its county attorney is at the center of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of public monies and threatening and intimidating a political opponent. https://t.co/Do5UY7IuRR
Authorities are looking into allegations of a “pay-for-play” scheme that might involve Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and a Democratic donor that operates state-contracted group homes. https://t.co/h8TFjTqsVc
.@AZAGMayes says she executed a search warrant on the Apache Co Attorney’s Office Tuesday as part of an investigation into “alleged misuse of public monies and threatening and intimidating a political opponent.” County Attorney Michael Whiting hasn’t returned to the office since. https://t.co/1ZzfMjlyWo