Y’all probably remember the fatal crash of an automated Uber here in Tempe back in 2018 while there was a backup driver in the passenger seat. She’s being accused of negligent homicide. Well, the case is a bit more complicated than I thought. The defense is alleging that she was NOT watching TV on her phone (specifically, “The Voice”) but was responding to work messages on her work phone at the time of the crash. Anyway…

The Arizona Republic reported this “she was watching ‘The Voice’” as recently as June 3 when she rejected a plea deal. It’d be nice to know what the truth is here.

— Dee Holmes🇺🇦🌻 (@mmmirele) July 2, 2022

ETA: I was unaware that a veteran prosecutor is going to b canned after engaging in overcharging and trying to charge BLM protesters as a ‘gang’ (for the gang enhancement).

abc15.com

For the record, the county prosecutor elected in 2020 died earlier this year. Allister Adel died of “health complications” but she had issues with alcohol as well. She was 45. Why yes, Maricopa County is MESSED UP.