Arizona Central reports:
A Flagstaff judge has dismissed the restraining order filed by Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers against a reporter who visited her two Phoenix-area homes while gathering facts for an article. Flagstaff Justice of the Peace Howard Grodman dismissed the injunction against harassment after a three-hour hearing Wednesday where both Rogers and reporter Camryn Sanchez testified.
Grodman said that as an investigative reporter, Sanchez had a legitimate purpose in showing up to Rogers’ residences and therefore the petition did not meet the threshold needed for a restraining order. Sanchez’s attorney argued that as a reporter working on a story specifically related to the senator’s primary residence, it was well within her job responsibilities to go to the properties — a sentiment the judge ultimately agreed with.
Read the full article. As I’ve reported many times, Rogers is a culty-est of QAnon cultists and is a “proud” member of the Oath Keepers. She’s been censured by Republican colleagues at least once.
You mean being held accountable by the press isn’t “threatening”?
Arizona Sen. Wendy Rogers’ restraining order against reporter dismissed by Flagstaff judge https://t.co/S0iui1uOCq via @azcentral— Tyler Montague (@TylerJMontague) May 11, 2023
Crazy AZ Sen Wendy Rogers had a hearing today on her restraining order request against a reporter who went to her home to ask a question. Attorney had a gotcha moment when he baits Wendy into bragging about going door-to-door herself to 1000s of homes while campaigning. pic.twitter.com/w5s5wo79mX
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) May 10, 2023
Judge dismisses restraining order by AZ State Sen Wendy Rogers vs Capitol Times reporter. Rogers claimed harassment cuz reporter knocked on doors of properties Rogers owned. Judge: Does not pass “reasonable person” test & “investigative reporting is legitimate purpose.” @12News pic.twitter.com/TzO3196mON
— JOE DANA (@JoeDanaReports) May 11, 2023
A Flagstaff judge throws out restraining order against Capitol Times reporter Camryn Sanchez. Sanchez was investigating Sen. Wendy Rogers’ taxpayer-funded reimbursements. Rogers accused her of harassment and obtained the restraining order. Cap Times challenged the order and won. pic.twitter.com/Jf8swvQfyU
— Morgan Loew (@morganloewcbs5) May 10, 2023