Ex-sheriff asks US Supreme Court to put his trial on hold
7 years, 8 months ago

Ex-sheriff asks US Supreme Court to put his trial on hold

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has made a long-shot request with the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold his criminal trial that began a week ago and is scheduled for closing arguments on Thursday. His lawyers argued in court papers made available Monday that the trial should be stopped because Arpaio is being denied the right to have a jury decide whether he’s guilty of a contempt-of-court charge. Criminal defense attorney Mike Black, who isn’t involved in Arpaio’s case but witnessed testimony at his trial as a spectator, said the former sheriff has zero chance of persuading the nation’s highest court to stop the trial. On the trial’s opening day, the Supreme Court denied Arpaio’s bid to speed up its consideration of another jury-trial request.

Supreme Court Trial Order Case Arpaio  exsheriff  asks  arpaio  week  sheriff  hold  charge  supreme  court  trial  case  request  order

History of this topic

Supreme Court shuts down Missouri’s long shot push to lift Trump’s gag order in hush-money case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court shuts down Missouri’s long shot push to lift Trump’s gag order in hush-money case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday shut down a long-shot push from Missouri to remove a gag order in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money case and delay his sentencing in New York. The Missouri attorney general went to the high court with the unusual request to sue New York after the justices granted Trump broad immunity from prosecution in …

What’s next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

What’s next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In Donald Trump’s federal 2020 election interference case, all eyes are on the Supreme Court, whose next moves could determine whether the former president stands trial in Washington before the November election. The ruling forces Trump to move quickly to ask the conservative-majority Supreme Court to intervene in the landmark case accusing Trump of conspiring to overturn his …

Arizona court OKs execution request that AG tried to undo
2 years ago

Arizona court OKs execution request that AG tried to undo

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court issued a warrant to execute a prisoner even though the state’s new Democratic attorney general tried to withdraw her Republican predecessor’s request to carry out the execution. The decision to schedule the execution of Aaron Gunches came six weeks after Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office said it wasn’t going to seek court orders to …

Court won’t fast-track Arizona AG’s election fight appeal
2 years, 8 months ago

Court won’t fast-track Arizona AG’s election fight appeal

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to fast-track an appeal from Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich after a judge sided with Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs over election rules. The decision means there is unlikely to be time before the general election for court battles to play out on Brnovich’s appeal and updated 2019 election rules …

Judge says Arpaio’s successor will face contempt hearing
3 years, 9 months ago

Judge says Arpaio’s successor will face contempt hearing

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A federal judge said Thursday that he will hold a contempt of court hearing against the sheriff of metro Phoenix in the same racial profiling case that led to contempt rulings against his predecessor, Joe Arpaio. The lawyers who won the racial profiling case eight years ago say Penzone is out of compliance with a court-ordered overhaul of …

Coronavirus: Supreme Court puts ‘indefinite hold’ on major Google and Trump trials
5 years ago

Coronavirus: Supreme Court puts ‘indefinite hold’ on major Google and Trump trials

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The coronavirus pandemic has …

Supreme Court won’t review court decision to appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio case
5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court won’t review court decision to appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio case

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Supreme Court dealt a setback to former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joseph Arpaio on Monday, declining to review a lower court decision to appoint a special prosecutor in a case related to his contempt of court conviction. At the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Justice Department said it did not intend to defend the district …

Agency: Court can’t appoint prosecutor against Arpaio
6 years, 8 months ago

Agency: Court can’t appoint prosecutor against Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The U.S. Justice Department says an appeals court overstepped its bounds when it ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor to pursue an appeal involving a pardon of retired Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio. It came after the Justice Department declined to defend a ruling that dismissed Arpaio’s case but didn’t erase his criminal record after he was pardoned …

Arpaio seeks investigation of his defeat in 2016 election
6 years, 9 months ago

Arpaio seeks investigation of his defeat in 2016 election

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joe Arpaio is seeking an investigation into his claim that the U.S. Justice Department meddled in his unsuccessful 2016 campaign for sheriff in metro Phoenix. In asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the investigation, Arpaio’s lawyer Mark Goldman made parallels between the Justice Department’s actions in Arpaio’s case and its conduct in the investigation into whether Russia meddled …

Arizona prisons boss wants judge out from inmate care case
7 years, 1 month ago

Arizona prisons boss wants judge out from inmate care case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Arizona Corrections Director Charles Ryan has asked for a federal magistrate to be disqualified from presiding over a lawsuit over the quality of health care for inmates, arguing that the judge is biased against prison officials. The request by the state’s prisons chief ahead of his contempt of court proceeding was filed shortly before a hearing Tuesday to …

Joe Arpaio loses bid to disqualify judge from profiling case
7 years, 4 months ago

Joe Arpaio loses bid to disqualify judge from profiling case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio has lost another bid to get a judge disqualified from a racial profiling lawsuit that ultimately discredited his immigration patrols and led to a criminal case against the ex-lawman. U.S. District Murray Snow on Tuesday rejected the request that Arpaio and his former second-in-command Jerry Sheridan made just days after Arpaio was defeated …

Judge won’t appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio’s case
7 years, 4 months ago

Judge won’t appoint special prosecutor in Joe Arpaio’s case

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge has rejected an unusual request from critics in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal case as part of a flurry of legal challenges since President Donald Trump pardoned the ex-lawman. The latest legal volley came Wednesday when the judge who found Arpaio guilty rejected a long-shot request from legal advocacy groups to appoint a special prosecutor to …

Arpaio hits snag in bid to remove conviction from record
7 years, 4 months ago

Arpaio hits snag in bid to remove conviction from record

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio has hit a snag in his bid to get the courts to erase his criminal record now that President Donald Trump has pardoned his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge’s order. An appeals court on Monday issued an order questioning whether it has jurisdiction over Arpaio’s appeal of an Oct. 19 ruling in which …

Joe Arpaio: Arizona judge refuses to erase ex-sheriff's criminal record despite Donald Trump pardon
7 years, 5 months ago

Joe Arpaio: Arizona judge refuses to erase ex-sheriff's criminal record despite Donald Trump pardon

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge has …

Judge won’t throw out ruling explaining Arpaio’s conviction
7 years, 5 months ago

Judge won’t throw out ruling explaining Arpaio’s conviction

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The judge in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s now-pardoned criminal case has refused the retired lawman’s request to throw out all rulings in the case, including a blistering decision that explained her reasoning in finding him guilty of a crime. The request denied Thursday by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton was aimed at clearing Arpaio’s name and barring the …

Prosecutors chime in on ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon
7 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors chime in on ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal case say past court decisions back up their claim that President Donald Trump’s pardon nullifies the lawman’s conviction. But the U.S. Justice Department lawyers also said in a court filing Thursday that the pardon doesn’t require Judge Susan Bolton to alter, destroy or erase records in Arpaio’s criminal case. Arpaio’s attorneys …

Prosecutors: Reasons for Arpaio conviction should be voided
7 years, 6 months ago

Prosecutors: Reasons for Arpaio conviction should be voided

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors said Monday that a ruling explaining the reasoning behind former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s criminal conviction should be thrown out now that President Donald Trump has pardoned the Arizona lawman for disobeying a judge’s order in an immigration case. The filing brings Arpaio’s criminal case one step closer to a conclusion after the former lawman’s attorneys argued the …

Joe Arpaio, former Arizona sheriff, found guilty of contempt
7 years, 7 months ago

Joe Arpaio, former Arizona sheriff, found guilty of contempt

CNN  

Story highlights Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio could face up to six months in jail when sentenced on October 5 The sheriff is accused of violating a court order in a racial profiling case by continuing patrols that targeted immigrants CNN — The lawman who once boasted he was “America’s toughest sheriff,” could find himself behind bars after a federal judge …

Lawyers make last pitches in trial of ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio
7 years, 8 months ago

Lawyers make last pitches in trial of ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Thursday made their final pitches to a judge who will decide the fate of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a defiant longtime lawman whose crackdowns on illegal immigration made him a national name but ultimately led to criminal charges. The former six-term sheriff of metro Phoenix intentionally ignored a court order to stop …

Publicist says Joe Arpaio wouldn’t have violated court order
7 years, 9 months ago

Publicist says Joe Arpaio wouldn’t have violated court order

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s longtime publicist testified at her ex-boss’ criminal trial Tuesday that he wouldn’t have violated a judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting immigrants. Lisa Allen, chief spokeswoman for the media-savvy lawman for nearly 23 years, said Arpaio’s earlier career as a federal drug agent taught him respect for the orders of federal courts. …

Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio to face day of reckoning in court
7 years, 9 months ago

Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio to face day of reckoning in court

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The political career of Joe Arpaio ended last year when the six-term sheriff of metro Phoenix known for cracking down on illegal immigration and housing inmates in tents outside in the desert heat was trounced in an election that focused on his own legal troubles. Attorney Mike Manning, who isn’t involved in the case but has sued Arpaio …

Ex-sheriff wants Sessions to be witness at contempt trial
7 years, 11 months ago

Ex-sheriff wants Sessions to be witness at contempt trial

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A surprising name has been added to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s witness list at his upcoming criminal contempt-of-court trial: U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose agency is prosecuting the lawman for defying a judge’s order to stop his immigration patrols. Jack Wilenchik, one of Arpaio’s attorneys, said Sessions’ testimony would underscore a contradiction between current federal immigration policy …

Sheriff wants to bar victim testimony at his contempt trial
8 years ago

Sheriff wants to bar victim testimony at his contempt trial

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio wants to bar Latinos who were illegally detained in his signature immigration patrols from testifying at his upcoming trial on a criminal contempt-of-court charge. Lawyers for Arpaio said in a court filing Friday that allowing such victim testimony at his April 25 trial would prejudice their client and be irrelevant in determining whether he …

Arizona sheriff officially charged with criminal contempt
8 years, 5 months ago

Arizona sheriff officially charged with criminal contempt

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The longtime sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix was charged Tuesday with criminal contempt-of-court for ignoring a judge’s order in a racial-profiling case, leaving the 84-year-old lawman in a tough spot two weeks before Election Day as he seeks a seventh term. The U.S. Department of Justice promised two weeks ago that it would prosecute Sheriff Joe Arpaio, but the …

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is officially charged with criminal contempt in racial profiling case
8 years, 5 months ago

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is officially charged with criminal contempt in racial profiling case

LA Times  

The longtime sheriff of metropolitan Phoenix has been charged with criminal contempt of court for ignoring a judge’s order in a racial profiling case, leaving the 84-year-old lawman in a tough spot two weeks before election day as he seeks a seventh term. The U.S. Department of Justice promised two weeks ago that it would prosecute Sheriff Joe Arpaio, but …

Critics call charge against Sheriff Joe Arpaio comeuppance
8 years, 5 months ago

Critics call charge against Sheriff Joe Arpaio comeuppance

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The longtime sheriff of metro Phoenix has walked away from criminal investigations in the past without facing charges and still has managed to get re-elected. Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who became a national name by cracking down on illegal immigration and forcing inmates to wear pink underwear and live in tents in the desert heat, faced federal investigation four …

Critics call charge against Sheriff Joe Arpaio comeuppance
8 years, 5 months ago

Critics call charge against Sheriff Joe Arpaio comeuppance

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The longtime sheriff of metro Phoenix has walked away from criminal investigations in the past without facing charges and still has managed to get re-elected. Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who became a national name by cracking down on illegal immigration and forcing inmates to wear pink underwear and live in tents in the desert heat, faced federal investigation four …

Arizona sheriff’s campaign questions contempt order timing
8 years, 7 months ago

Arizona sheriff’s campaign questions contempt order timing

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The campaign manager for metro Phoenix’s longtime sheriff on Thursday questioned a federal judge’s timing in asking prosecutors to pursue criminal contempt-of-court charges against the lawman 10 days before a primary election. It just seems whenever a major decision comes out, the timing is curious,” Willems said, citing a 2013 decision in which Snow found Arpaio’s officers racially …

Judge doesn’t trust Arizona sheriff to fix some problems
8 years, 9 months ago

Judge doesn’t trust Arizona sheriff to fix some problems

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge presiding over a racial profiling case against an Arizona sheriff said Tuesday that he doesn’t trust the sheriff’s office to fix some of the problems involved in a recent contempt-of-court ruling against the famously defiant lawman. U.S. District Judge Murray Snow said he doesn’t think Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s office can conduct adequate internal investigations into allegations …

Arizona sheriff faces prospect of more court oversight
8 years, 10 months ago

Arizona sheriff faces prospect of more court oversight

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — As he seeks a seventh term in office, the sheriff of metro Phoenix faces the prospect of greater oversight of his agency from a judge who ruled that the lawman has disobeyed his orders in a racial profiling case. Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found to be in civil contempt of court for violating court orders, such as letting …

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona found in contempt of court
8 years, 10 months ago

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona found in contempt of court

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — 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. “Despite disagreeing with some of the …

Arizona sheriff’s re-election chances called into question
9 years, 11 months ago

Arizona sheriff’s re-election chances called into question

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Sheriff Joe Arpaio has remained politically invincible in his 22 years in office in Arizona, despite federal investigations and a history of legal woes that have cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. David Berman, a senior research fellow at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy, said the upcoming election represents the most likely possibility yet …

Arizona sheriff acknowledges investigation into judge’s wife
9 years, 11 months ago

Arizona sheriff acknowledges investigation into judge’s wife

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — In a bombshell revelation, Sheriff Joe Arpaio acknowledged Thursday that his office was behind a secret investigation into the wife of the judge presiding over a racial-profiling lawsuit against the brash Arizona lawman known for his anti-immigration patrols. The judge determined in 2013 that Arpaio’s office systematically racially profiled Latinos during traffic stops and then convened the contempt-of-court …

Judge moves closer to contempt case against Arpaio
10 years, 3 months ago

Judge moves closer to contempt case against Arpaio

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge moved one step closer to launching a contempt-of-court case against metro Phoenix’s sheriff for his office’s repeated violations of orders issued in a racial-profiling case. U.S. District Judge Murray Snow didn’t actually start the contempt case at a hearing Thursday attended by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. And the judge has said the agency violated a …

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Racially Profiled Latinos, Federal Judge Rules
11 years, 10 months ago

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Racially Profiled Latinos, Federal Judge Rules

Huff Post  

PHOENIX, May 24 - Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio violated the constitutional rights of Latino drivers in his crackdown on illegal immigration, a federal judge found on Friday, and ordered him to stop using race as a factor in law enforcement decisions. The ruling against the Maricopa County sheriff came in response to a class-action lawsuit brought by Hispanic drivers that …

U.S. Sues Sheriff Arpaio; Alleges He's Blocked Civil-Rights Probe
14 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Sues Sheriff Arpaio; Alleges He's Blocked Civil-Rights Probe

NPR  

U.S. Sues Sheriff Arpaio; Alleges He's Blocked Civil-Rights Probe toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press The man who is arguably the nation's most controversial law enforcement official, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, was sued by the Justice Dept. The Justice Department's expressed it frustration with Arpaio in its news release on the lawsuit which was filed in U.S. district court …

Discover Related