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Trump Pardons Ex-Sheriff Convicted Of Defying Judge's Order

/ CBS Baltimore

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case.

The White House announced the move Friday night, saying the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a "worthy candidate" for a presidential pardon.

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First published on August 25, 2017 / 8:22 PM EDT

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