Joe Arpaio, who was convicted on charges of criminal contempt, says he will seek another term as sheriff of Maricopa County, one year after President Trump pardoned him. 'Those who break the law will have to deal with this Sheriff,' Arpaio said.
"After consultation and approval from my wife of 61 years, Ava, I have decided to run to be reelected Sheriff," Arpaio said in a news release Sunday."Watch out world! We are back!"Arpaio -- who calls himself"America's toughest Sheriff" -- pledges his reelection will bring back some of his most controversial policing tools, including Tent City -- the infamous outdoor jail where inmates wore pink underwear and shuffled around in chain gangs.
Read More"Throughout his time as sheriff, Arpaio continued his life's work of protecting the public from the scourges of crime and illegal immigration," the White House said in a statement after Arpaio's pardon."Sheriff Joe Arpaio is now 85 years old, and after more than 50 years of admirable service to our nation, he is worthy candidate for a Presidential pardon.
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