Lead Maricopa County prosecutor on protest cases placed on administrative leave
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Lead Maricopa County prosecutor on protest cases placed on administrative leave
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has placed the lead prosecutor for a collection of protest cases on administrative leave amid an outside investigation into how a group of demonstrators was charged as a criminal street gang.
MCAO confirmed Wednesday that April Sponsel was placed on administrative leave.
A spokesperson said no other employees were affected.
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