Trump Pardons Arpaio

In a move that he may have previously hinted at, President Trump has pardoned former Maricopa County, AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who had been convicted of criminal contempt for disobeying a judge's order.  Arpaio was Maricopa County's sheriff for 24 years before losing in the most recent election.  He had previously served as a police officer in Washington, DC and Las Vegas, NV, and in the Drug Enforcement Agency.  During his time as sheriff, Arpaio became controversial for the way he treated convicts, and has been accused of racial profiling.

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