Arizona County Attorney Investigated Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

The Attorney General is also investigating Michael Whiting for allegedly making threats against and intimidating a political opponent.

Kris Mayes, then-candidate for Arizona attorney general, speaks at a rally in Phoenix, Ariz., on Oct. 8, 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images

ST. JOHNS, Ariz.—Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that her office is investigating allegations of public corruption involving Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting.

On June 4, officers of the attorney general served a warrant to search the county attorney’s home and office as part of an ongoing investigation.