Man accused of groping in grocery store incident; mobile home fire turns deadly | Nightly Roundup

From a man who is accused of touching a woman inappropriately in south Phoenix to the latest in the so-called ‘fake electors’ case, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Monday, August 26, 2024.

1. Defendants in Arizona ‘fake electors case’ want charges dismissed

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Arizona fake electors case: Suspects want charges dismissed

The defendants argue Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes tried to use the charges to silence them for their constitutionally protected speech about the 2020 election and actions taken in response to the race’s outcome.

2. Man accused in Tempe crimes to serve long prison sentence

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Man to serve decades-long prison sentence in connection with Tempe crimes: MCAO

A man has been handed a quarter-century prison sentence, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, in connection with a number of criminal incidents in an East Valley city.

3. Man accused of touching woman inappropriately

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Man accused of groping woman at Phoenix supermarket: PD

Police in Phoenix say a 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident where a woman was touched inappropriately while at a supermarket in south Phoenix.

4. Deadly mobile home fire in Tempe

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Child, adult found dead in Tempe mobile home fire; 3 others hospitalized

A fire at a mobile home park near Kyrene and Baseline Roads left a child and an adult dead, and three others, including another child, in critical condition.

5. Sad news for Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey says mother, sister died on the same day

Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey said that her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, both died on the same day over the weekend.

Also, your weather forecast for tonight

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Arizona weather forecast: Warm and dry day expected in Phoenix

The high in Phoenix on Aug. 26 will be about 110°F. There will be about a 5% chance for thunderstorms.