Sheriff running Nancy Guthrie case responds after report reveals unseemly exit from first policing job

ThePima County Sheriff's Departmentupdated Sheriff Chris Nanos' public resume Tuesday after a local news report highlighted an error in his work history that appeared to glaze over an unhappy split with his first employer in law enforcement.

Nanos resigned in lieu of termination from the El Paso Police Department in Texas in 1982, according to public records cited in theArizona Republic.

But his resume claimed he remained there until joining Pima County as a corrections officer in 1984.

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"The Pima County Sheriff's Department recently identified two clerical errors in Sheriff Chris Nanos' publicly posted resume," a department spokesperson told reporters later Tuesday. "Both date discrepancies were administrative in nature and were not intended to mislead or misrepresent Sheriff Nanos' work history."

The statement did not address allegations in the report that he left his role in El Paso to avoid being fired.

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"For clarity, Sheriff Nanos served with the El Paso Police Department from 1976 to 1982," the spokesperson added. "His service with El Paso PD concluded in 1982, not 1984 as previously stated. Additionally, Sheriff Nanos was promoted to the rank of captain in 2007, not 2009."

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According to the report, Nanos served as a decoy who baited out drug dealers and would-be muggers. But he left in 1982 amid allegations of "insubordination" and "consistent inefficiency."

In six years, he reportedly spent 37 days suspended — for allegations of excessive use of force, off-duty gambling and coming to work late or missing shifts altogether.

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Near the end of his time in El Paso, he took a 15-day suspension for allegedly sending a suspected robber to the intensive care unit after kicking him in the head during an arrest, according to police records included in the report.

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The Republic also published what it described as an emailed response to its reporter's questions, attributed to Nanos himself, after he reportedly declined to comment on the error.

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"That's your 'urgent' request? You sure you don't want to go back to my high school and ask why I got swats from the principal?" it reads. "Good luck with your hit piece."

Nanos is in charge of the investigation into the suspected abduction of 84-year-oldNancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" co-hostSavannah Guthrie.

He's taken heat over his initial handling of the crime scene, purported disputes with the FBI over bringing the bureau into the case and subsequent lab testing, conflicting statements given at different points in the case and for attending an Arizona Wildcats NCAA game while Guthrie's adult children were filming a response to her potential abductor.

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She has beenmissing since Feb. 1. Nanos held three news conferences that week, with the last coming on Feb. 5. There have been none held since.

In the second, held on Feb. 3, he addressed the weight of massive media attention to the case.

"I'm not used to everybody hanging on my words and then trying to hold me accountable for what I say," he told reporters.

More than five weeks after her disappearance, authorities have notpublicly identified any suspects, persons of interest or any vehicles that could be connected to the crime.

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There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that leads to Guthrie's recovery.

Anyone with information is asked to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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Rebecca Gayheart details 'powerful moment' Eric Dane first heard AI recreation of his voice weeks before his death

Rebecca Gayheart shares Eric Dane's reaction to hearing an AI recreation of his voice weeks before he died.

Key Points

• Dane "was really excited about it, because he was losing his voice, and it was becoming more difficult for him to communicate each and every day," Gayheart said.

• The actor died in February.

Rebecca GayheartandEric Daneparticipated in a powerful project before Dane's death.

The actor, who died in February at 53 after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), participated in a voice restoration project weeks before his death. The project, which was overseen bythe AI firm ElevenLabs, was meant to help him communicate as he lost his voice. By restoring his voice, Dane was also able to provide his daughters Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14, with a piece of him after he died.

Dane's widow Gayheart toldVarietythat the lateGrey's Anatomystar "was really excited about it, because he was losing his voice, and it was becoming more difficult for him to communicate each and every day. So it became sort of urgent."

Dane had the opportunity to hear the AI recreation of his voice before he died, which used recordings he provided to the lab. Using the recordings, the technology focuses on the nuances of someone's speaking voice to recreate the way they sound.

"He was waiting anxiously to hear it, and when we got it from ElevenLabs it was a really big moment. It was a powerful moment. We played it, and Eric became visibly emotional," Gayheart revealed of the result. "And when I heard it, I cried. I think everyone in the room did."

When they played the recording for their teenage daughters, Gayheart said her daughters were "thrilled." "They were like, that's not a recording. That's your voice. That's you. So it was spot on. He just had this way of speaking, and they captured it so beautifully."

Gayheart, who married Dane in 2004, said that her family was "really struggling" as Dane lost his voice. "Knowing we had that in our back pocket, just felt really good. I'm sad, and I know Eric is too, that we didn't ever get to really use it. But what I do know is that he would want as many people as possible to have access" to the technology.

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ElevenLabs offers this powerful service for free to people experiencing terminal neurological diseases that impact the ability to speak. At this year's SXSW festival, ElevenLabs and Gayheart will honor Dane's legacy with a panel titled"Hello Again: Restoring Voices with AI."

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"He wanted to advocate for love and for the movement [around ALS] and so I'm there to do this for him," Gayheart added of Dane. "For a million people to get a voice to be able to communicate with their children or their loved ones or their caretakers or their doctors or in their job — this is a really huge movement."

Dane died on Feb. 19 at 53 years old, less than a year after herevealed his diagnosis in April 2025.

"With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,"a statement shared with PEOPLE read.

"Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he's received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time."

Gayheart filed for divorce from Dane in 2018, but filed to have the divorce dismissed in 2025, weeks before he announced his diagnosis.

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Sammy Hagar Says He'll Never Play with Alex Van Halen Again Because He's a 'Negative' Person

Sammy Hagar said he'll "never play" with Van Halen bandmate Alex Van Halen again

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• Hagar described Alex as a "negative" person

• The two have not spoken for over 20 years

There's no love lost between formerVan HalenbandmatesSammy HagarandAlex Van Halen.

The rockers have not spoken in more than 20 years — and in a new interview, Hagar said he's certain he will never again share the stage with the drummer.

"I'm the biggestPink Floydfan. I seeDavid Gilmoursay, 'I will never play withRoger Watersagain,' and I know what he means. I feel that way about Alex Van Halen," Hagar toldClassic Rock. "They're negative people."

It remains unclear just why Hagar, 78, and Alex, 72, no longer speak, though Alex didn't even mention Hager's name in his 2024 memoirBrothers, writing only that Van Halen "had a lot of other singers over the years" followingDavid Lee Roth's departure in 1985.

Hagar toldRolling Stonein April 2025 that he and Alex hadn't spoken in 21 years. Though the interviewer suggested that Alex was unhappy with Hagar's 2011 memoir — which went into detail about the low points ofEddie Van Halen's life — and that he was just generally a more private person than Hagar, the Red Rocker disagreed.

"I think Al's angry because I'm out doing it…. And he can't. He's not a singer. He's not a guitar player. He is not really a band leader. And he seems like he doesn't want to play drums or can't play drums anymore, and he can't go write a new record," Hagar said. "If I put myself in his shoes, I would feel terrible if I couldn't do it anymore."

He went on to encourage Alex to "just leave me alone," saying he would do the same for him.

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"Everything's good. I'm making you money, by the way, Al," he toldRS. "I'm out there selling Van Halen records and keeping the name alive, keeping the music alive."

Hagar previously had a falling out with Alex's brother Eddie, but the two"buried the hatchet" before Eddie diedin 2020.

"Well, to be able to have talked to Eddie and had a wonderful rapport with him on text, it means everything to me," Hagar toldFox News. "If he would have died and we would have not ever said 'I love you' to each other again, I would feel really bad. I probably wouldn't be able to talk… I wouldn't be able to talk to you about it."

Meanwhile, the rocker has also publicly slammed Roth, for whom he took over duties as Van Halen lead singer in 1985. Though Hagar left the group in 1996, he returned on tour in 2004.

Hagar said on theSteve-O's Wild Ridepodcast thatRoth "ain't like his persona."

"[David's] not a fun guy. He doesn't play well with others. I'm not sure what his problem is," he said. "He just always is about, 'How can I make this guy look bad? And not just me — in life. He's a chest-beating motherf---er. And God bless him, 'cause the early stuff is frickin' great."

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Statue depicting Trump, Epstein as Jack, Rose from 'Titanic' appears on National Mall

Astatuedepicting PresidentDonald Trumpand deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein embracing in a "Titanic" pose similar to Jack and Rose, two of the movie's characters, appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this week.

The 12-foot statue was unveiled by The Secret Handshake group, a small organization of citizens using art and humor to prompt political discourse, on Tuesday, March 10, with a backdrop of the U.S. Capitol. The partially gold spray-painted art installation shows Epstein standing at the bow of a ship with his arms stretched out, with the president behind him holding his wrists.

The statue depicts the men in the iconic scene from the film where lovers Jack and Rose embrace on the bow of the ship at sunset.

The artwork is titled "The King of the World," a reference to that scene in which Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, shouts: "I'm king of the world."

A statue depicting President Donald Trump and deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein embracing in the iconic "Titanic" pose by Jack and Rose, two of the movie's characters, appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The artwork is titled "The King of the World," a reference to the scene in which Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, shouts: "I'm king of the world."

The 12-foot statue was unveiled in front of the U.S. Capitol by The Secret Handshake group, a small organization of citizens using art and humor to prompt political discourse. The same group was also responsible for the statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands titled "Best Friends Forever" that appeared on the National Mall in September.

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Trump–Epstein statue recreates iconic Titanic scene of Jack and Rose

Astatuedepicting President Donald Trump and deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein embracing in the iconic "Titanic" pose by Jack and Rose, two of the movie's characters, appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The artwork is titled "The King of the World," a reference to the scene in which Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, shouts: "I'm king of the world."The 12-foot statue was unveiled in front of the U.S. Capitol by The Secret Handshake group, a small organization of citizens using art and humor to prompt political discourse. The same group was also responsible for the statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands titled "Best Friends Forever" that appeared on the National Mall in September.

"The tragic love story between Jack and Rose was built on luxurious travel, raucous parties and secret nude sketches," a plaque on the side of the statue states. "This monument honors the bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches."

The statue is flanked by 10 giant banners with a photo of Trump and Epstein with the words, "Make America Safe Again." The banners also bear the insignia of the Justice Department, though the word "Justice" has been blanked out.

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A USA TODAY reporter observed tourists and residents observing the statue on Tuesday, March 10. Many people stopped through their runs or on their commutes home to capture the scene with their phones.See it in the video at the top of the story.

It's not clear how long the statue will remain there. The Secret Handshake told USA TODAY in an email it hopes the statue will remain in place for several more days, but did not provide more information.

White House criticizes statue

Trump has previously said that he did not know of Epstein's criminal behavior.

In a statement to USA TODAY, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson condemned the display, asking when "wealthy Democrat donors" will create sculptures of Democrats "who continued to solicit money and meetings from Epstein after he was convicted as a sex offender."

Previous Trump and Epstein statue

The organization is also responsible for a Trump-Epstein friendship statue that depicted the two billionaires holding hands and prancing, which appeared on the National Mall in September, also known as Friendship Month.

Permits for installations on the National Mall are approved by the National Park Service. USA TODAY has emailed the agency for additional information.

Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@usatoday.com

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Why authorities are finally searching Epstein's ranch in New Mexico

Authorities on Monday began searching a sprawling ranch in New Mexico formerly owned by the late convicted sex offenderJeffrey Epstein, renewing questions about the steps taken by the U.S. Department of Justice nearly a decade ago.

While the New Mexico Department of Justice has released few details about the new investigation, here is what we know about the ranch and what prompted the renewed scrutiny:

Did the Department of Justice ever search the ranch?

When Epsteinwas arrestedin July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges, the investigation into his alleged illicit activity swept across many of his opulent properties. However, investigators apparently never searched his New Mexico ranch, formerly known as "Zorro Ranch," according to emails released by the U.S. DOJ earlier this year.

When Epstein was found dead by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019, investigators' scope broadened, but authorities appear to have never returned to raid the property for potential evidence.

While New Mexico initiated its own investigation into the property, the probe was paused in 2019 at the request of the U.S. DOJ, according to New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez.

What prompted state authorities to re-open their investigation?

In a statement issued last month, the New Mexico DOJ said the investigation was re-opened because "revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination."

The statement did not provide further details about the "revelations," and state Attorney General Torrez has not publicly commented on which files prompted the investigation. The New Mexico DOJ has not responded to inquiries from ABC News about the scope of the investigation.

However, approximately a week before the New Mexico DOJ opened their investigation, the office received a request from the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands to investigate an unsubstantiated allegation included in files released by the U.S. DOJ that two bodies were buried in the hills around the ranch.

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"On behalf of the New Mexico State Land Office, I am requesting that both the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Mexico Department of Justice thoroughly investigate this disturbing allegation," New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard said on Feb. 10 in a letter obtained by ABC News.

According to documents released by the U.S. DOJ, a local radio host received an email in November 2019 from an anonymous individual who claimed to have worked at the ranch and alleged that two "foreign girls" were buried on the grounds of the ranch after being strangulated.

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The radio host told the FBI that he originally received a demand for one bitcoin in exchange for the location of the bodies and seven videos of sexual abuse.

According to an FBI report memorializing the tip, the host promptly shared the information with the FBI. The report suggested that the tip was received by the FBI and that the radio host spoke with investigators, though it does not appear the claim was investigated further, in part because the email account that sent the tip was deactivated.

The report and materials released by the U.S. DOJ did not include any evidence to corroborate the claims beyond the initial email. The documents and concern from the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands appear to be part of the reason investigators have re-opened the investigation.

Who owns the ranch now?

Zorro Ranch was sold in 2023 to Texas businessman and politician Don Huffines, who is currently the Republican nominee for Texas's state comptroller. He was endorsed by President Donald Trump in an upset victory against the incumbent.

In a post on social media, Huffines explained that he was aware of the history of the property when he purchased it in 2023 and that "at the time of the sale, it was marketed that the proceeds would go to the victims."

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He said in the post that he has renamed the ranch "San Rafael" and intends to "to remake it as a Christian retreat, reclaiming it for Jesus."

The New Mexico DOJ this week said it "appreciates the cooperation of the current property owners in granting access for the search and extends its thanks to the ranch staff for their professionalism."

It is unclear if the New Mexico DOJ obtained a search warrant for the property or is just operating with the consent of the property owner.

What is the goal of the investigation?

The investigation comes as New Mexico lawmakers are seeking to better understand how Epstein was able to avoid legal scrutiny for years. Last month, the New Mexico House voted unanimously to create an Epstein "Truth Commission" to better understand Epstein's activities in the state. The commission has subpoena power and a budget of $2 million to carry out its investigation.

In a column last week, Attorney General Torres acknowledged that the state's investigation faces obstacles but vowed to issue a public report about his findings.

"Epstein has been dead for years. Zorro Ranch has changed ownership. Physical evidence may no longer exist, and the statute of limitations has likely run on many potential offenses. These are real obstacles, and survivors deserve to hear them stated plainly. But we will follow the evidence wherever it leads and leave no credible question unexplored," Torres said.

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Man charged over alleged threats against Rep. Eric Swalwell, Jerome Powell and Trump

A Florida man was indicted this month over threats against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Diego Villavicencio faces afour-count indictmentthat alleges he threatened a member of Congress, writing, "I'll kill you and your family and you won't do anything about it"; that he threatened an unnamed individual who, he wrote, would "be shot and killed on Sept. 23"; and threatened the president of the United States, writing: "I'll be driving there to take a couple of shots at trump and some other corrupt plutocrats."

Swalwell confirmed that the unnamed member of Congress in the indictment is him. Swalwell, an outspoken critic of Trump and 2026 candidate for governor of California, is arecurring target of threats. He also served as an impeachment manager in Trump's second impeachment trial.

"The aim of this threat was to silence me," Swalwell told NBC News. "Political violence has never been the answer. And it never will be. My family and I are grateful to the Department of Justice for their attention to this violent threat."

The unnamed individual appears to be Powell. The Fed chairman was not named in the indictment, but an FBI affidavit states that one of the posts read "Jerome is next." The threat was reported to the FBI by a senior special agent with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Protective Services Unit ahead of a Sept. 23 Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce 2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon,where Powell spoke, the affidavit said. The Federal Reserve did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A federal judge ordered Villavicencio held after he was arrested last month. A trial has beenset for May.An attorney for Villavicencio did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Swalwell's officetold NBC News last yearthat the Justice Department hadn't brought charges in two cases involving threats against him and his family.

He and Attorney General Pam Bondi got into a discussion about securityduring a congressional hearing last month, with Bondi telling members of Congress that "none of you should be threatened, ever," and that "none of your children should be threatened. None of your families should be threatened."

Swalwell said he had not discussed this particular case with Bondi.

In anaffidavit last month, an FBI special agent wrote that an X user believed to be Villavicencio had "called for terrorist acts of violence against government officials and CEOs."

One of the threats came in response to a social mediapost in which Swalwell wrotethat Bondi "REFUSED to prosecute MULTIPLE direct death threats against me and my family."

The X account that the FBI said appeared to belong to Villavicencio also published a post in October that read "Death to America Bomb America Bomb the federal reserve Kill politicians Kill CEOs Shoot Joe Biden Shoot [redacted] Shoot Donald Trump END CAPITALISM FREE THE PEOPLE."

The user was suspended in November, "apparently for violating X's terms of use," the FBI affidavit said.

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Jaw-dropping stats from Bam Adebayo's 83-point game

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayomade NBA history on March 10 against the Washington Wizards inhis amazing 83-point performance.

It was the second-most points scored in a game in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point effort in 1962.

As he kept piling up the points, Adebayo remained on the court deep into the fourth quarter of Miami's eventual 150-129 win, eventually surpassing the 81 points Kobe Bryant scored in 2006.

Adebayo also filled up the box score in several other categories during his 42 minutes of action. He collected nine rebounds, handed out three assists, blocked two shots and made a pair of steals.

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And that just begins to tell the story.

Crazy stats from Bam Adebayo's 83-point game

• 83 points: second-most in a game in NBA history

• 36 made free throws: most in NBA history

• 43 free throw attempts: most in NBA history

• 22 3-point attempts: tied for third-most in NBA history

Adebayo's previous career high: 41 points

Bam Adebayo points by quarter

• First: 31

• Second: 12

• Third: 19

• Fourth: 21

Highest-scoring games in NBA history

Every high-scoring game in the NBAhas its own story. Here's a quick look at the 10 highest totals in a game in league history:

• 1. Wilt Chamberlain, 100 (March 2, 1962)

• 2. Bam Adebayo, 83 (March 10, 2026)

• 3. Kobe Bryant, 81 (Jan. 22, 2006)

• 4. Wilt Chamberlain, 78 (Dec. 8, 1961)

• T5. Luka Doncic, 73 (Jan. 26, 2024)

• T5. David Thompson, 73 (April 9, 1978)

• T5. Wilt Chamberlain, 73 (Jan. 13, 1962)

• T5. Wilt Chamberlain, 73 (Nov. 16, 1962)

• 9. Wilt Chamberlain, 72 (Nov. 3, 1962)

• T10. Damian Lillard, 71 (Feb. 26, 2023)

• T10. Donovan Mitchell, 71 (Jan. 2, 2023)

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