Sheriff Apraio Found in Contempt of Court
May 13, 2016 -- Sheriff Apraio and other MCSO officials were found in contempt of court today, for violating orders in the ACLU's racial profiling case Melendres v. Arpaio.
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May 13, 2016 -- Sheriff Apraio and other MCSO officials were found in contempt of court today, for violating orders in the ACLU's racial profiling case Melendres v. Arpaio.
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