The US Supreme Court has reinstated the death penalty for an Arizona man, prompting Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to seek a death warrant from the Arizona Supreme Court for Aaron Gunches' execution. Mitchell has filed a motion Wednesday to resume executions in Arizona, which have not been conducted since 2022. Despite the responsibility typically falling to the attorney general, Mitchell believes she is within her jurisdiction to pursue the death warrant.
"Rachel Mitchell says she's going to ask state's high court for a death warrant." (via @JimmyJenkins) https://t.co/UPxooYmwxQ
Rachel Mitchell says she's going to ask state's high court for a death warrant https://t.co/wlIFlUjW3U
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said she believes she is within her jurisdiction as a county attorney to seek a death warrant, despite that responsibility typically falling with the attorney general. https://t.co/lt9yYpIZt6
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said her office has turned down a sexual assault case involving an ex-nursing assistant at Palm Valley Post Acute. https://t.co/e84bMYWkDp
Although Arizona hasn't conducted an execution since 2022, the Maricopa County Attorney plans to seek a death warrant for another death row inmate. https://t.co/ncZlBUIdxm
NEW: Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is putting pressure on the resumption of executions in Arizona, filing a motion Wednesday for a convicted murderer to be put to death. https://t.co/COgG9yBvTL
NOW: Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell asks for briefing schedule to ultimately request a warrant from Arizona Supreme Court for Aaron Gunches execution.
"US Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for Arizona man." (via @JimmyJenkins) https://t.co/lPpwZhZ4XC