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PHOENIX - Officials with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office have released additional details surrounding a medical emergency that landed County Attorney Allister Adel in the hospital.

According to a statement released by Jennifer Liewer, Adel fell at her home and hit her head recently, and was taken to a Valley hospital on the night of Nov. 3, when her condition worsened. At the hospital, an emergency surgery was performed to address bleeding in Adel's brain.

Earlier in her career, Adel worked as a prosecutor, administrative law judge and general counsel for the Arizona Department of Child Safety. According to the Maricopa County Attorney's website, Adel is the first female to serve as Maricopa County Attorney.

Adel is running for another term as the county attorney and is facing a challenge from Democratic candidate Julie Gunnigle.

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