Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against director of Valley nonprofit serving unhoused people

TEMPE, AZ — A Valley nonprofit organization says a Tempe judge has denied a motion to dismiss criminal trespassing charges against its director who serves food and provides resources for people experiencing homelessness. AZ HUGS Director Austin Davis was reportedly charged after providing food, aid, and social opportunities to the unhoused at a Tempe park without a permit. "While we are disappointed in the court's ruling, we will continue this legal battle to provide food, aid and social opportunities for the homeless," the group said in a press release. They...