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The Contemptible Sheriff Joe Arpaio Charged with Being in Contempt

ARIZONA–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2016

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By Kerry Eleveld

MARSHALLTOWN, IA - JANUARY 26:  Sheriff Joe Arpaio (R) of Maricopa County, Arizona endorses Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump prior to a rally on January 26, 2016 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Trump said today he would not participate in the next Republican debate hosted by Fox.  (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Joe Arpaio with his best buddy, Donald Trump.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has repeatedly proven himself to be a repugnant human being who is uniquely devoid of ethical judgment. But as Arpaio runs for his seventh term of tyranny, he may have finally crossed the line from objectionable to illegal, writes the New York Times editorial board.

On Monday, federal officials charged himwith contempt of court. If the sheriff is…

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