Arizona Supreme Court confirms suspension of prosecutor over false charges

The Arizona Supreme Court is upholding the suspension of a top prosecutor for mishandling cases against Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020. As a Maricopa County prosecutor at the time, April Sponsel was involved in charging protesters detained during these demonstrations.

The Arizona Supreme Court is upholding the suspension of a top prosecutor for mishandling cases against Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020. As a Maricopa County prosecutor at the time, April Sponsel was involved in charging protesters detained during these demonstrations.