What convicted crime was Arpaio pardoned for by President Donald Trump?
Criminal contempt of court
Fraud
Misuse of funds
Breach of trust
Answer
Criminal contempt of court was the crime for which Arpaio was pardoned by President Donald Trump. This charge resulted from Arpaio's willful disobedience of a court order to halt racial profiling practices by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The pardon sparked controversy, with some viewing it as an endorsement of Arpaio's actions, while others argued it was a necessary step to resolve the legal proceedings against him.
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