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PHOENIX - A mistrial was declared in the case of a former Democratic state senator accused of sexual conduct with two children.
Tony Navarrete had pleaded not guilty to several counts, including child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor.
Navarrete was arrested in 2021. He resigned from the Arizona Senate and was indicted on six felony counts.
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Mistrial declared in ex-AZ lawmakers trial
A mistrial was declared in the case of a former Democratic state senator accused of sexual conduct with two children.
Navarrete faced a minimum 49-year sentence if convicted on all charges, however, the jury could not reach a verdict in the case.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office will review the decision and determine a course of action.