Arizona Governor Defies Court Order on Executions Despite Criticism.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is facing criticism for planning to disregard a court order authorizing the execution of Aaron Gunches, the man convicted in the November 2002 killing of Ted Price near Mesa. Hobbs said nearly two weeks ago the state will not carry out the execution of Gunches on April 6 because she is not confident that laws are being followed. Lawyers for Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and Karen Price, the sister of the victim, have told the Arizona Supreme Court that Hobbs does not have the legal authority to defy the order.