CNN: Sheriff Joe Arpaio Under Investigation

[China]

Critics: 'Tough' sheriff botched sex-crime cases

The 13-year-old girl opened the door of her home in this small city on the edge of Phoenix to encounter a man who said that his car had broken down and he needed to use the phone. Once inside, the man pummeled the teen from behind, knocking her unconscious and sexually assaulting her.

Seven months before, in an apartment two miles away, another 13-year-old girl was fondled in the middle of the night by her mother's live-in boyfriend. She woke up in her room at least twice a week to find him standing over her, claiming to be looking for her mother's cell phone.

Both cases were among more than 400 sex-crimes reported to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office during a three-year period ending in 2007 — including dozens of alleged child molestations — that were inadequately investigated and in some instances were not worked at all, according to current and former police officers familiar with the cases.

In El Mirage alone, where Arpaio's office was providing contract police services, officials discovered at least 32 reported child molestations — with victims as young as 2 years old — where the sheriff's office failed to follow through, even though suspects were known in all but six cases.

Many of the victims, said a retired El Mirage police official who reviewed the files, were children of illegal immigrants.

The botched sex-crimes investigations have served as an embarrassment to a department whose sheriff is the self-described "America's Toughest Sheriff" and a national hero to conservatives on the immigration issue.

Arpaio's office refused several requests over a period of months to answer questions about the investigations and declined a public records request for an internal affairs report, citing potential disciplinary actions.

Brian Sands, a top sheriff's official who is in charge of the potential discipline of any responsible employees, was later made available to talk about the cases. He declined to say why they weren't investigated. "There are policy violations that have occurred here," Sands said. "It's obvious, but I can't comment on who or what."

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[ACW]

What a douchebag.

Many of the victims, said a retired El Mirage police official who reviewed the files, were children of illegal immigrants.

Geeze Joe, they may be the children of illegals, but they're still people

[Jumbo]

Just think of all the discerning and high-principled people of such splendid representation of their demographic (you know, whatever that might be in majority) who supported or defended this vile troglodyte over the years.

[visionary]

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.
Is he back in Arizona now, or out campaigning with Perry?

[ACW]

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.
Is he back in Arizona now, or out campaigning with Perry?

Someone needs to do this:

(Disclaimer: This is a JOKE. I'm not advicating his assassination <though I damn sure wouldn't cry>).

[twa]

WTF?????

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...on-closed.html

Federal prosecutors closed an exhaustive four-year FBI criminal investigation and grand-jury probe targeting Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, former County Attorney Andrew Thomas and their top deputies, saying there will be no indictments.



Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...#ixzz25Fzi79vq

[SpringfieldSkins]

Arpaio, a Republican who is running for a sixth term in November, said he anticipated the outcome: "I never had any doubt. ... Once again, I send my appreciation to the federal government for their hard work in clearing my office.

This guy is a grade A *******.

[Larry]

WTF?????

Could mean he's innocent.

Doesn't prove it. But it's one possible explanation.

[SpringfieldSkins]

Could mean he's innocent.

Doesn't prove it. But it's one possible explanation.

I assume it just means that they didn't have enough evidence to bury him. They wouldn't have indicted him unless they knew that they would win the case. It could be that they have plenty of dirt but don't want to risk losing a case.

[Predicto]

This is really weird.

Andrew Thomas already was disbarred for his politically motivated activities on behalf of Sheriff Joe.

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I assume it just means that they didn't have enough evidence to bury him. They wouldn't have indicted him unless they knew that they would win the case. It could be that they have plenty of dirt but don't want to risk losing a case.

I guess. Well, that sucks.

[twa]

This is really weird.

.

Maybe Joe is blackmailing O with the birther goods.

It's the only plausible answer

[Predicto]

Maybe Joe is blackmailing O with the birther goods.

It's the only plausible answer

Oh man, I forgot about that. Hahahah - the birthers are going to be piddling their pants with excitement.

At least that will be entertaining.

[SpringfieldSkins]

Maybe Joe is blackmailing O with the birther goods.

It's the only plausible answer

I have my tin foil hat on... do you?

[twa]

I have my tin foil hat on... do you?

I donated my brain to science yrs ago, my silicon chips are imperious to the rays

[aREDSKIN]

LOL at this thread. If this guy was as bad as many claim here and I have no clue as to that, if even the Obama Feds can't find anything to pin him then..................