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Showing posts with label Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Show all posts

Friday, January 8, 2010

'Toughest Sheriff in America' Facing Federal Harrassment


Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America," at a news conference in Mesa, Ariz.

From The Associated Press

Two officials said Thursday night they have been subpoenaed to answer questions next week before a federal grand jury about a high-profile Arizona sheriff who gained attention for aggressively cracking down on illegal immigration.

In statements read by a county spokesman, Maricopa County Manager David Smith and Deputy County Manager Sandi Wilson said they met with a federal prosecutor to discuss the case and will testify Wednesday.

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