Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona found in contempt of court

[niyad]

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona found in contempt of court

PHOENIX (AP) — The six-term sheriff of metro Phoenix has been found in contempt of court for disobeying a federal judge's orders in a racial profiling case, bringing the lawman who calls himself "America's Toughest Sheriff" a step closer to a possible criminal contempt case that could expose him to fines and even jail time.



Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks at a news conference at the Sheriff's headquarters in Phoenix. A judge has found the longtime sheriff of metro Phoenix in contempt of court Friday for disobeying his orders in a racial profiling case, bringing the lawman who calls himself "America's Toughest Sheriff" a step closer to a possible criminal contempt case that could expose him to fines and even jail time.
May 13, 2016

Friday's ruling marked one of the biggest legal defeats in long career of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is known for cracking down on illegal immigration, and was expected to lead to greater court oversight of his office. U.S. District Judge Murray Snow set a May 31 hearing for attorneys to discuss penalties. Shortly thereafter, Snow said he will issue an order on remedies and whether he will refer the case for criminal contempt.

Arpaio, a month away from turning 84, is running for re-election for the job he's held since 1993. Dan Saban, a former police chief in suburban Buckeye who ran unsuccessfully against Arpaio in 2004 and 2008 and is in the race again, said Friday that it was time for the longtime sheriff to resign.

The civil contempt finding doesn't disqualify Arpaio from holding office. It's unclear whether a criminal contempt finding would prevent him from serving as sheriff. A felony contempt conviction would force him from office, but the judge has the option of recommending either a misdemeanor or felony contempt case.

Arpaio and three of his top aides "have demonstrated a persistent disregard for the orders of this court, as well as an intention to violate and manipulate the laws and policies regulating their conduct," Snow wrote in his 162-page finding of facts ruling.

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https://www.mail.com/news/politics/4342866-sheriff-joe-arpaio-arizona-contempt-court.html#.23140-stage-hero1-1

[Jackie Wilson Said]

1. He will be the law enforcement MODEL for the Drumpf administration. If you are gay, POC etc.

America will be one of the last places you will want to be.

Not the last, of course, there are worse places.

But this will no longer be a safe place for anyone other than white, protestant males.

[niyad]

2. sadly, you are quite correct.

[UTUSN]

3. Where's the frogmarch? "Contempt of court" is useless without a frog march!1 n/t

[niyad]

4. actually, I have been hoping for another march.

[Rex]

5. Lulz why does he have 4 stars on his collar?

I notice some have bars and some have one star, others have five! Why would a sheriff need rank? That seems stupid.

[niyad]

6. I have no idea., . . possibly for the number of times he has been elected???

anybody from that area know?

[Rex]

7. It has to be some kind of rank issue, but wouldn't that be pointless to a sheriffs office?

I mean, you have THE sheriff and all their deputies...I guess they have rank I have to admit I never noticed before. I know metro police officers wear rank, but that makes more sense. An elected position with rank makes no sense to me.

[LiberalArkie]

8. Makes him look more important than the 4 star generals.

[kairos12]

9. As a denizen of Maricopa County I can say without reservation that he could

be in jail in November and the rethugs here will re-elect him .

[niyad]

10. from what I have read, even him actually bein in jail in no bar to his re-election. sick.

[saidsimplesimon]

11. No One is Above the Rule of Law, imo.

Why is this a story? This cretin, convicted of contempt, is not worth my time.

[tom_kelly]

12. Not uncommon for others to get 30 days but not ole Joe n/t

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. Please, please, please put him in pink underwear...