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The University of Arizona has released a statement dealing with the arrest of assistant coach Emmanuel "Book" Richardson.
Emanuel "Book" Richardson, Arizona Basketball Assistant Coach (Photo: University of Arizona)A University of Arizona assistant is among four college coaches charged with taking cash bribes to deliver star athletes to an adviser or agent, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
From left, Tony Bland, Emanuel Richardson, Lamont Evans and Chuck Person. AP; Getty Images via NBCA federal investigation into the "dark underbelly" of college basketball exposed bribery schemes in which coaches at top programs, including Arizona, allegedly took cash to steer star athletes to certain managers and helped funnel payoffs to players' families to ensure they signed with particular schools, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Emanuel “Book” Richardson, an assistant coach for the Arizona Wildcats, was arrested on several charges in connection with an NCAA bribery probe. Read the complete criminal complaint.
Angeline LoweryTucson - "I feel like I've been completely let down, I think the system isn't working." Amy Flores' world has been turned upside down for almost a year.
File PhotoA Sierra Vista man will spend a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted transportation of a minor with intent to engage in prostitution or any criminal sexual activity, aiding and abetting.
Emanuel "Book" Richardson, Arizona Basketball Assistant Coach (Photo: University of Arizona)University of Arizona assistant coach Emmanuel "Book" Richardson is among four college coaches charged with taking cash bribes to deliver star athletes to an adviser or agent, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday. Another Pac-12 Coach, USC's Anthony "Tony" Bland was also arrested. Here's the statement from Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott: “As Commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference, I am deeply troubled by the charges filed in federal ... More>>
Via NBCThe federal government will pick up 100 percent of the costs of for debris removal and other emergency assistance provided to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Northwest Fire photoA fire broke out at the Arizona Correctional Officer Training Academy in Tucson.
Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Lindsey Graham, AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, FileWASHINGTON - Facing assured defeat, Republican leaders decided Tuesday not to even hold a vote on the GOP's latest attempt to repeal the Obama health care law, surrendering on their last-gasp effort to deliver on the party's banner campaign promise. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and other leaders decided that "the votes are not there, not to have the vote." Another lawmaker leaving the gathering, Sen. J... More>>
Berkeley Police Dept.Psychedelic mushroom ring busted in Berkeley, California
TUCSON - At the height of Hurricane Maria, all of Puerto Rico lost power. The dramatic blackout can be seen from space.
WASHINGTON - Decrying what he sees as political correctness run amok, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday the Justice Department will support students who sue universities claiming their free speech rights were violated.
CDC PUBLIC HEALTH IMAGE LIBRARY/AMANDA MILLSHealth fair to promote cancer screening among Tucson's Latinos
Most larger dose opioid prescriptions are not coming from hospital emergency rooms. A new study reveals depression treatment is not just for the young. And weight loss can lead to significant cost savings at any age.
The road was shut down for several hours.
NBC photo(NBC) -- Mixed reaction to President Donald Trump's condemnation of pro football players who knelt during the National Anthem continued Monday — as did the protests that triggered his comments.
I-19 northbound between Irvington Rd and Ajo WayExpect delays on Cortaro Farms and Tangerine roads.
The Arizona Cardinals' quarterback, Carson Palmer, arrived at University Of Phoenix Stadium wearing a unicorn costume.
U.S. Senate, file photoWASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. John McCain says doctors have given him a "very poor prognosis" as he battles brain cancer.
Some theater students in Seattle are getting a peculiar back-to-school exam. It's a way to see themselves sing, from the inside.
Heres the News 4 Tucson Sunday report on Arizona Wildcat football:
The 28-year-old singer stood tall for the anthem, but made a statement all the same at Monday night's big game.
(Photo: Tucson Electric Power)TUCSON (KVOA) -- More than 400 Tucson Electric Power customers on the south side remain without electricity this morning, according to company's website.
The University of Arizona Police Department released its annual Campus Safety, Security and Fire Report Monday.
Sierra Vista Fire and Police are currently working to contain structure fires in the Garden Canyon Mobile Home Park, according to the Sierra Vista Police, Fire, and EMS Facebook page.
A man is in custody after waving a gun in Walmart, located at Broadway and Camino Seco, on Monday night.
People gather for a rally and protest to mark the fifth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program near Trump Tower in New York, New York, on August 15, 2017. (Photo: Justin Lane, EPA)In early September, after the White House made public the decision to wind down the DACA program, the support for recipients was immediately noticeable.
An accident has closed the eastbound lanes of Speedway and northbound lanes of Swan Road.
It's now been more than seven months since six-year-old Wyllow Brewer took her last breath.
TUCSON-President Trump bashed some of the NFL players for kneeling down during the National Anthem.
A Navajo Nation spokesman says a tribal officer who is suspected of hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving drunk in Glendale will be fired.
Tucson Sector Border Patrol has arrested two U.S. citizens, both from Tucson, at the Interstate 19 immigration checkpoint.
(CNN) President Donald Trump assailed two top Republican senators in a local Alabama radio interview aired Monday in which he sought to promote Luther Strange, who is running in a GOP Senate primary.
The Tucson Wildlife Center is looking for new volunteers.
The Cortaro Farms Road widening project kicked off on Monday, which has some residents and businesses worried due to traffic delays.
That is how you rock a buzz cut! Kate Hudson chopped off most of her hair in July, and she is still owning the edgy look.
While it may be better for your mental health to make your bed, it could be better for your physical health to leave it a complete mess, say scientists.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage & Baked Potato Casserole
There are few greater guilty food pleasures than taking a bite of raw cookie dough — but there’s also that gnawing feeling in your stomach telling you you’re not supposed to do it, thanks to all those health warnings about the chance of contracting a foodborne illness from eating raw products like eggs.
Jessica Alba has gone from Hollywood starlet to the founder of a billion-dollar company, all while raising two children.
Susan Collins, NBC photoThe last-gasp Republican drive to tear down President Barack Obama's health care law essentially died Monday as Maine Sen. Susan Collins joined a small but decisive cluster of GOP senators in opposing the push.
Anyone can report suspicious activity toll-free and anonymously at 1-877-872-7435/ U.S. Border PatrolBorder agents rescue five undocumented immigrants
Workers and a rescue dog search for children trapped inside the collapsed Enrique Rebsamen school on Tuesday. Carlos Cisneros / AP via NBCWorld Care received many donation requests from Mexico to assist in the earthquake recovery and rebuilding process. And is now partnering with two agencies to facilitate and coordinate the distribution of supply in Mexico. Fresh Produce Association of the Americas will sponsor, coordinate and facilitate the shipment of relief aid into Mexico City,k Mexico, while working with the Red Cross of Hermosillo, Mexico, to deliver the supply to areas of need in Mexico City. World...
A Tempe Municipal Court judge has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his wife 10 times at their Chandler home last month during a domestic violence incident.
File photoA federal appeals court has partially lifted a judge's order that blocked much of a Texas law targeting "sanctuary cities."
Tucson - "I have cancer and it's not curable. I have multiple myeloma, my blood is eating my bones." She is a 74-year old widow and Pima County resident. Besides having cancer, she recently lost $4000 to scammers.
Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020 in a move it says will help it better recruit and retain staff and provide a better shopping experience for its customers.
Courtesy: Carlos Danel/Arizona SnowbowlTypically, Colorado ski areas Loveland and Arapahoe Basin are the first to start snowmaking operations.
Davis-Monthan's A-10 to appear in air shows next year
The Supreme Court has canceled arguments set for Oct. 10 in the dispute over President Donald Trump's travel ban, after Trump rolled out a new policy Sunday.
A dog is pulled out from a collapsed building. Alfredo Estrella / AFP - Getty Images via NBCA schnauzer who survived the earthquake was pulled out of the rubble of a collapsed building by rescuers in Mexico City on Sunday.
Ten to fifteen percent of college athletes, who sit out of a game, have some sort of infection that spreads easily, And many cancer patients use marijuana to treat physical and psychological symptoms of the disease.
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho in New York on Sept. 25, 2017. Jewel Samad / AFP - Getty Images via NBCNorth Korea's foreign minister said Monday that President Donald Trump has "declared war" on his country and that Kim Jong Un's regime would consider shooting down American bombers.
Before her debut, Megan takes us through the studio of her new show.
The ill effects of the hot, muggy summer will last long after the temperatures have started to cool, allergy experts warn.
In today's fast paced world, so many of us spend time running from place to place just adding to the noise.
TUCSON - Mild to start the work week, but warmer heading toward the new weekend.
TUCSON - Starting the work week with something that hasn't happened in 13 years.
Anthony Weiner (NBC photo)Anthony Weiner must report to prison by Nov. 6 to begin serving his 21-month sentence for sexting with a 15-year-old girl.
Photo courtesy: Sean ParkerWhen do the Fall colors peak in the Sky Islands of Southern Arizona? Here's what climatology tells us.
Ruben Aulbert Lemon, 33, arrested in connection to fatal hit-and-run. (Photo: Tucson Police Dept.)Tucson Police have arrested a man involved in a deadly hit-run-on on the morning of Sept. 20.
With "Will & Grace" returning to NBC after an 11-year hiatus, it's only natural to wonder if "Seinfeld," which aired from 1989 to 1998, will make a comeback, too. Think again.
Here's our story as-aired-on NBC: More>>
Music and dance groups performed throughout the afternoon at Pueblo High School on Sunday.
Family and friends of murder victims met at Reid Park Sunday evening for the National Day of Remembrance.
Travelers from eight countries will face restrictions on entry to the U.S, ranging from a total ban to more targeted restrictions.
Jared Kushner, son-in-law and senior adviser to President Donald Trump, at an American Leadership in Emerging Technology roundtable at the White House on June 22. Nicholas Kamm / AFP-Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's son-in-law and top adviser, Jared Kushner, used his personal email account while communicating with White House colleagues, Kushner's lawyer said Sunday. In a statement...
(AP) - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline fell 7 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.62. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the drop comes as...
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva stands outside the tunnel alone during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Chicago/ Nam Y. Huh The Associated PressThe Steelers decided to stay inside the locker room during the national anthem, not as a political statement but to avoid putting players in tough spots. But that still put one player in a tough spot, and he decided to defy the plans previously explained by coach...
U.S. Sen. John McCain says doctors have given him a "very poor prognosis" as he battles brain cancer.
U.S. Sen. John McCain says doctors have given him a "very poor prognosis" as he battles brain cancer.
Cardinal quarterback, Carson Palmer, arrived at Phoenix Stadium wearing a unicorn costume.
Cardinal quarterback, Carson Palmer, arrived at Phoenix Stadium wearing a unicorn costume.
