Mr. Ricky

Veteran journalist with 20+ years in TV. Former Managing Editor. AP & Murrow-winning storyteller focused on media ethics, transparency and how news gets made.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

Let me clarify something:

I’m not trying to police anyone or claim “this is real journalism.”

I comment when I see misinformation, and I also call out when things are done well. That’s sharing my perspective based on experience.

This isn’t about style, it’s about not posting addresses, relatives, and maps during an active situation. That impacts real people who didn’t sign up for it.

I didn’t call anyone out directly, but if that’s happening, it’s a problem.

And “public record” isn’t a free pass, there’s a difference between information existing and amplifying it in real time to a large audience.

There are real-world consequences to that, including doxing concerns and potential legal exposure. That’s the part I’m trying to educate people on.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

Missing man in Oro Valley:

Missing Vulnerable adult: OVPD is attempting to locate Kim Fairchild. He was last seen walking away from the area of Moore and La Canada just before 5 this morning. He is 79 years old, and is 6’2” 185lbs. He has advanced Alzheimer’s and other medical conditions. If you see Mr. Fairchild, please call 911.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@peni2493 @DivAdventures It is a misdemeanor. If he wanted to, he could have taken him in. In AZ you don’t have to be booked for low level misdemeanors, you just sign saying your promise to appear. Criminal speeding is the same. People usually don’t go to jail, but it’s still a misdemeanor crime

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@druser @KyleeMa23431447 @imadriienne @AZPCDO @DAA_JUICE1 @JLRINVESTIGATES @857Tucson @CriminalNetworX @DadsGoneLive @marktheshark943 @tedinvestigate The account is 100% legit. It’s the organization.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@Teri423 I know people in Dallas. I’ve sent some warnings…

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Arizona life…

[Sam Stone @SamThePol]

Anyone else here turned off their water heater for the summer?

Haven’t done it yet, but hot water is free for the next 5 months, so…

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@druser @gp_juist @BadDobby7 @rod1610965 Court would assess things like widespread recognition, significant media coverage, and ability to access media channels to respond to criticism when deciding if someone is a public figure. A&T check these boxes by being associated with the case.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@gp_juist @BadDobby7 @rod1610965 I believe they’ve passed threshold of being public figures to the point where harassment is a lot harder to prove. Defamation as well. Not impossible, but A LOT harder. Gotta love the American legal system

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

All government operations for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe ended early today due to aggressive bee activity near the administration building. (The tribal land is just southwest of the city of Tucson)

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@Teri423 I can’t even…

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@whatsuptucson Just drove by there. It died down to one TPD unit. Nothing crazy.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@Nerdy_Addict @PimaSheriff I believe his post says “for obstructing the roadway,” which is a violation of ARS § 13-2906

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@irns53 Just angry ones

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

🎶 I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation…

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

My friend Nikki was the guest for Crime Weekly’s live taping at CrimeCon last week. Please go watch and share her mom’s story. This case is infuriating!

[Crime Weekly @CrimeWeeklyPod]

The case has remained unresolved for over three decades, with Stephanie's daughter Nikki continuing to fight for answers into her mother's death.
For this week's Crime Weekly News, we sat down with Nikki herself at CrimeCon to talk about her mother's case.
https://t.co/OLgU90tqpW

[Crime Weekly @CrimeWeeklyPod]

On July 9, 1993, Stephanie Wasilishin, a mother of two, was shot in Sedona, AZ, with her boyfriend as the only other adult in the home. Prosecutors declined to file charges, stating insufficient evidence and conflicting accounts from him...

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@TrueCrimeBelieb @Teri423

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@TrueCrimeBelieb @Teri423 He semi-knew me… so I’m cool.

[Mr. Ricky @rickvaz]

@KyleeMa23431447 @kellyfrmcali What’s the time code of that?