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Inmate’s Family Disputes Forgery Claim

The family of an Arizona inmate accused of using forged court documents to gain his early release maintains the documents are legitimate. “They’re definitely real,” the man’s daughter said.

Authorities say inmate David Cramer used the documents to trick officials into releasing him two decades early from a 30-year sentence for a 2014 kidnapping.

Cramer was released in June after submitting papers that appear to bear Judge Joseph Welty’s signature. Cramer was rearrested at his home on Aug. 20, and the state Attorney General’s Office is now investigating.

Fast-Track Criminal Law Degree Eyed

Arizona could soon offer a one-year criminal law program, enabling graduates to represent clients in criminal cases under the supervision of an experienced attorney.

Supporters call the proposal an innovative solution to the state’s lawyer shortage, particularly for rural areas where attorneys per capita rank near the bottom nationally. Critics argue that the program would provide insufficient training.

The program would focus exclusively on criminal law, requiring 30 credits of coursework compared with the more expansive, traditional three-year Juris Doctor degree that covers multiple areas of law.

The proposal is part of a broader effort to increase the number of lawyers in the state, which includes the launch of a part-time online program by Arizona State University.

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➤ El Mirage: A 17-year-old student suffered heat stroke and severe burns while walking home in 112-degree heat. This year, Dysart School District stopped providing bus service for high school students living within two miles of school, citing other spending priorities. (Watch)

➤ Gilbert: Gilbert hosts its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony tonight to honor those killed in the 2001 attacks. (Details)

➤ Grand Canyon: The firefighter who died of cardiac arrest while working the Dragon Bravo Fire was identified as Hank Hester, 70, of Priest River, Idaho. (More)

➤ Statewide: None of the more than two dozen Arizona property owners who have filed Prop. 312 damage claims tied to homeless camps have been paid, according to state records. (More)

➤ Phoenix: At 22, Tommy Janes is one of a few Arizonans being kept alive by an artificial heart, a device he received after he suffered cancer-related heart failure in July. (Watch)

➤ Sedona: The city council approved a five-year, $1.2 million contract with Scottsdale-based Axon Enterprise for Tasers, patrol car cameras, body cameras, and software updates. A proposal to use the cameras as license plate scanners is under review. (More)

➤ Broadcast network Arizona’s Family will televise and stream eight high school girls’ flag football games this year, starting with Chandler Hamilton vs. Gilbert on Sep. 16. (More)

➤ Pro Football Focus graded Arizona Cardinals rookie Will Johnson as the second-best cornerback in the league for his season debut performance on Sunday. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen moved into third place on the franchise’s all-time strikeouts list, passing former D-backs pitcher Robbie Ray—fittingly, in a game where Ray was the opposing starter. (More)

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➤ Layoffs loom in November for about 260 Arizona employees of Sky Chefs when the company’s catering contract with American Airlines ends. (More)

➤ A divided Scottsdale City Council postponed a vote on whether to sue the state over a law blocking a citizen referendum on Axon’s headquarters expansion, citing a need for more time to review legal issues. (Watch)

➤ Insurance professionals told Coconino County officials that wildfire mitigation is key to reducing losses and stabilizing premiums for high-risk homeowners. (More)

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➤ At 84, Scottsdale resident Rick Kersten is preparing for the busy season at his family-run Stonehouse Collection, where he’s been creating greeting cards for over 55 years. (Watch)

➤ Bullhead City appointed Daniel Sharp as interim police chief. A former police chief in Oro Valley, he has over 33 years of law enforcement experience. (Photo)

➤ Kingman opened a 6,000-square-foot dog park next to the Powerhouse Visitors Center, featuring shaded areas, a double gate, and a mini Route 66 sign for photos. (Watch)

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