Scottsdale, Arizona, resident Raed Tarazi faces up to six months in jail and a $2,500-a-day fine if he doesn't cut down a tree in his backyard.

• Author: Oliver, Charles
• Position: Brickbats - Brief article

Scottsdale, Arizona, resident Raed Tarazi faces up to six months in jail and a $2,500-a-day fine if he doesn't cut down a tree in his backyard. City officials say the tree violates the municipal code because it is nonnative and could grow taller than 50 feet. Tarazi...