Post by Logan on May 14, 2016 0:34:10 GMT -6
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.
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.
Read more: www.newspressnow.com/news/national/article_c8bfd5ab-42eb-5127-9d17-1933284e1b6e.html
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.
Read more: www.newspressnow.com/news/national/article_c8bfd5ab-42eb-5127-9d17-1933284e1b6e.html