'America's Sheriff' Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Prison

mike_carona_sentenced.png After leading the nation's 5th largest Sheriff's Department (second largest in California), Former Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona today was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for his involvement in large law enforcement corruption scandal. He was convicted of the charge in January, but was acquitted of various other charges such as conspiracy. His lawyers said he will likely appeal any ruling that is not probation and will request he remain free during the appeal process. Carona was once a rising star in GOP politics and was expected to do well in Sacramento.

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When I read this headline I had hoped it meant that Joe Arpaio was going to jail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Arpaio

Joseph M. Arpaio is a law enforcement officer, and the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio, who promotes himself as "America's Toughest Sheriff," is controversial for his approach to operating the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

torrmoz: my thoughts precisely. "America's toughest sheriff" is generally considered to be Joe Arpaio. And he really, really needs to be in jail. Hopefully, one day...

5 & a half years IS SO NOT ENOUGH

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