Jack Kurtz / AP

Presiding Disciplinary Judge William O'Neil, right, swears in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio during the State Bar of Arizona's ongoing disciplinary hearings against former Maricopa County attorney Andrew Thomas and two assistants, at the Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Sheriff Arpaio claims hands-off role in corruption cases

By Rich Shulman

I imagine there are more than a few folks happy to see Joe Arpaio on the hot seat for his actions.

AP reports:

PHOENIX — The self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America took to the witness stand on Tuesday, explaining in a subdued voice that he had very little to do with failed corruption investigations led by his office and one of his allies.

The bluster that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has long been known for was nowhere on display at the disciplinary hearing for former county attorney Andrew Thomas.

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Comment author avatarJeff, Mesa AZ

There is no question in my mind that Arpaio is just as guilty as Thomas! The man has "God" complex and seeks to destroy anyone in disagreement with him! One of his own deputies told me that they even think he has dementia!

    Reply#1 - Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:36 AM EDT
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