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New Sheriff of Maricopa County

For the first time in almost a quarter century, there is a new sheriff in town. Denying Joe Arpaio an unprecedented 7th term as sheriff, the voters of Maricopa County (Arizona) have made it official – Paul Penzone will be the new sheriff of the most populous county in the state, and the fourth most […]

Arpaio Contempt Referred for Criminal Prosecution

We reported in our blog earlier this summer that United States District Judge Murray Snow was considering referring contempt charges against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to the United States Attorney for possible criminal prosecution. Last week Judge Snow issued a 32-page decision in which he found that Arpaio ignored the judge’s orders and made […]

Arizona Sheriff Could Face Criminal Charges

Federal Judge: Arpaio “lied to my face” It has been a long road for everyone involved in what began as a racial profiling case in federal court in Phoenix. And it’s not over yet! The latest development in the case came last week, when United States District Judge Murray Snow considered whether to recommend that […]