Sheriff Arpaio Cleared of Wrongdoing

LAWMAN

Updated Apr. 21, 2017 3:42PM ET / Published Sep. 01, 2012 8:14AM ET

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Officials in Phoenix closed an investigation on Friday of Sheriff Joe Arpaio along with some of his former and current employees and the former Maricopa County attorney, concluding that none had done anything wrong. The parties being investigated were accused of abusing their power by using county credit cards and federal money to pay for salaries, meals, and trips, among other things—allegations that investigators say did not rise to the level of crime. Investigators found "insufficient evidence of criminal intent" and "no evidence of false statements" by the sheriff and his deputy.

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