Jodi Arias defense cost hits nearly $1.7 million
Apr 25, 2013, 3:00 PM
PHOENIX — The defense of Jodi Arias has cost taxpayers nearly $1.7 million.
In total, Maricopa County has spent $1,687,328.21 defending Arias, County Communications Director Cari Gerchick said in an email.
The trial is scheduled to have closing arguments late next week.