quo warranto
Coverage of quo warranto in the Nexus archive.
- Prosecutor ousted after alleged romance with illegal immigrant sex-crime suspect: 'Pattern of misconduct'
A Missouri county prosecutor, Camille Johnston, was stripped of authority after the state attorney general accused her of improper relationships with individuals involved in criminal cases, including an illegal immigrant facing sex crime charges. The allegations include failing to recuse herself from investigations, transferring her vehicle title to the suspect, and retaliating against an employee.
- Fairfield mayor resigns abruptly ahead of special meeting investigating her residency
The mayor of Fairfield resigned abruptly ahead of a special meeting investigating her residency through the quo warranto process. The investigation questioned her eligibility to hold public office based on residency claims.
- Kris Mayes moves to remove David Marshall as Navajo County recorder
Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks to remove David Marshall from the Navajo County recorder position, claiming his appointment violates the Arizona Constitution. Mayes argues Marshall, who was elected to the state legislature in 2024 and sworn in January 2025, cannot hold another public office during his legislative term. Marshall resigned his legislative seat before being appointed as recorder, but Mayes contends the constitutional restriction applies until his term ends in 2027.