Political Feud Erupts Over Extradition of Suspect in NY Killing and AZ Stabbings

Maricopa County Attorney refuses to extradite Raad Almansoori to New York, sparking a legal and political battle over jurisdiction and public safety concerns.

Raad Almansoori, 26, pleaded not guilty to charges in Arizona related to the stabbings of two women, following his suspected involvement in a New York hotel killing.
A political feud has erupted between Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over the extradition of Almansoori.
New York prosecutors and district attorneys across the state have criticized Mitchell's refusal to extradite, citing concerns for justice and the criminal justice system's integrity.
An Arizona judge ruled that Almansoori will not be extradited to New York until his local charges are prosecuted, dealing a blow to Bragg's efforts to bring him to trial for murder.
Almansoori's actions have sparked widespread concern, with a previous victim describing him as potentially the 'next Ted Bundy' and prosecutors emphasizing the need for justice for all victims.