Arizona- Breger / Thaler 2023 Mortgage/Election Hearing Testimony

February 2023, Jacqueline Breger delivered testimony before the Arizona Senate Committee on Elections and the House Committee on Municipal Oversight and Elections, alleging widespread corruption tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.

She claimed to have uncovered evidence that public officials, judges, police, and election personnel in Arizona were involved in bribery, money laundering, and election fraud facilitated by the cartel.
Breger, who described herself as a forensic investigator with the Harris Thaler Lawfirm and a Scottsdale-based insurance agent, stated she had analyzed tens of thousands of documents showing fraudulent real estate transactions used to launder drug money and bribe officials.

central claim involved Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, whom Breger accused—along with her husband—of participating in a racketeering scheme involving fake mortgage and title companies.
According to Breger, these fraudulent entities were used to create untraceable financial flows, with mortgages serving as disguised bribes that were never repaid.
She cited nine deeds of trust in the names of Kathleen M. Hobbs and Patrick T. Goodman between 1997 and 2021, arguing the frequency of transactions was statistically improbable and indicative of illicit activity.
However, critics noted that the evidence relied on "similar names" and lacked definitive proof linking the transactions directly to Governor Hobbs.

Breger’s allegations extended beyond Hobbs, implicating numerous officials including Maricopa County supervisors, superior court judges, and Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles, though she provided no verifiable evidence during her testimony.
The claims were tied to an ongoing investigation led by attorney John Thaler, with whom Breger has a personal relationship, as she is romantically involved with him.
Thaler, in turn, is embroiled in a custody dispute with his ex-wife, Brittany Rae-Chavez, whom he alleges is a central figure in the cartel-linked operation—allegations that were previously raised in court filings and dismissed as unsubstantiated.

The testimony, which lasted over 40 minutes, sparked significant controversy and was widely circulated in alternative media.
While some hailed it as a "bombshell," mainstream outlets and political figures dismissed it due to the lack of corroborating evidence.
The hearing was arranged by Republican Representative Liz Harris, who was later expelled from the Arizona House, partly due to her role in hosting the testimony.
Critics argue that the allegations serve personal and political motives rather than factual accountability.