THURSDAY: 6 stories to watch in Arizona 3/21/13
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Posted: 03/20/2013
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Thursday, March 21.
JODI ARIAS TRIAL
The defense expert witness will field juror questions Thursday in the murder trial of Jodi Arias. 10:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
BACKYARD BODIES ARRAIGNMENT
Alan Champagne, charged with two counts of first-degree murder, is scheduled to be arraigned in connection with bodies found buried in the backyard of his former family residence. 8:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
PEORIA MURDER ARRAIGNMENT
17-year-old Erik McBee, charged as an adult in the murder of his friend's dad in Peoria, is scheduled to be arraigned. This was originally scheduled for earlier in the week. 8:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
ADAMS DOUBLE SHOOTING FUNERALS
Funeral services will be held for Parish Ocampo and his father Ulises Ocampo, killed in a home invasion earlier this month. The case remains unsolved. 9 a.m., Christ's Church of the Valley, Peoria.
JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT
Governor Jan Brewer will make an announcement regarding jobs. 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Tempe City Hall.
VOTING RIGHTS PROTECTION DAY
Protesting SB1261 and SB1003, dozens of activists will gather to stop bills they say could restrict Latino voter participation. 12 p.m., Senate Democratic Caucus Room, Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix.
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