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Story summary
- Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office hired AZ Truthfinder to conduct internal investigations despite its extremist ties.
- Deputies Gentry and Palopoli awarded the contract to AZ Truthfinder on June 17 2025.
- Owner Stephanie Ameiss worked for right-wing groups Understanding the Threat and Cyber Ninjas.
- MCSO paid AZ Truthfinder $270,865 for the investigations, the monitor’s report shows.
- Judge G. Murray Snow unsealed the Aug. 6 report, saying the sheriff’s office ignored vetting concerns.