JJ Hensley

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As Sheriff of Maricopa County,  Joe Arpaio  became famous for holding detainees in tents under the blazing Arizona sun and for making inmates wear pink underwear.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Trial

As Sheriff of Maricopa County, Joe Arpaio became famous for holding detainees in tents under the blazing Arizona sun and for making inmates wear pink underwear.

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio  became famous for holding detainees in tents under the blazing Arizona sun and for making inmates wear pink underwear.

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio became famous for holding detainees in tents under the blazing Arizona sun and for making inmates wear pink underwear.

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