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Emilie Kiser Moves to Block Disclosure of Police Report Context in Son’s Drowning Case

A judge is reviewing proposed redactions of two pages explaining why Chandler police recommended a Class 4 felony child abuse charge against Brady Kiser.

Emilie Kiser’s attorney, Kevin O'Malley, heads back to his seat after presenting to Judge Christopher Whitten during a hearing at the Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, on June 3, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kiser’s July 29 court filing seeks to redact sections of the police report that detail officers’ reasoning for pursuing felony charges against her husband.
  • The disputed pages outline how investigators determined Brady Kiser’s brief lapse in supervising 3-year-old Trigg met the state’s standards for a Class 4 felony.
  • A June 3 confidentiality order remains in effect while the judge weighs Emilie Kiser’s privacy arguments against Arizona’s public records law.
  • On July 25, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute Brady Kiser, citing “no likelihood of conviction” based on the available evidence.
  • Kiser’s team warns that unredacted details could be used to create “disturbing” reenactments, whereas media representatives maintain full transparency is crucial for oversight and pool safety awareness.