Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff famous for his aggressive pursuit of undocumented immigrants, was found guilty Monday of criminal contempt for defying a judge’s order to stop conducting immigration patrols in the state. Known simply as “Sheriff Joe,” Mr. Arpaio was the sheriff of Maricopa County for 24 years before losing a re-election bid last fall amid mounting legal problems. He gained national fame for his...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 31, 2017 20:26 UTC