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Anti Joe Arpaio Crusade Summary

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The Anti Joe Arpaio Crusade by Jim Larkin & Michael Lacey A surprise decision by a US District Judge to pardon Joe Arpaio, the former Maricopa County Sheriff has elicited lots of criticism across the US in view of the accusations leveled against him. According to the Phoenix New Times report published in November, 2017, Arpaio is culpable of numerous wrongdoings, including ill treatment of inmates, illegal diversion of jail funds and numerous sex crimes, including cases involving minors. In one case of misappropriation of jail funds, Joe is said to have diverted over $100 million meant for inmate services. In a related count, a Phoenix New Times journalist John Dougherty brought to the public domain revelations that Arpaio and his wife bought several parcels of commercial real estate at exorbitantly high prices. The parcels of land reported to be worth $700,000 were by all accounts priced out of the reach of a public servant who claims to earn $78,000 annually. The Phoenix New Times has also come under heavy fire from …show more content…

He has even gone on to threaten New Times reporters with arrest. During the infamous Tent City tragedy of 1993, Arpaio placed inmates in overcrowded jails and exposed them to high summer temperatures of over 133 degrees Fahrenheit. The inmates were also brutally beaten and maltreated. Expectant women reportedly gave birth while chained to the beds. The pardoning of Joe Arpaio by US District Judge, Susan Bolton on October 2017 came after the Sheriff was let off the hook by President Donald Trump. The decision by the District Judge came just before a contempt of court hearing was to be heard. In the case, Joe Arpaio was accused of ignoring summons given by a Judge. Two prominent newsmen and civil rights activist Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin joined the voices of those disenchanted by the Judge’s

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