Yes, former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found guilty (on July 31, 2023) of criminal contempt for defying a judge's court order to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants.
As per Foxnews.com, he was charged with misdemeanor contempt of court, declaring that he willfully defied a judge's order in 2011 and prolonged his patrols for another 17 months.
A Justice Department spokeswoman said Arpaio faces up to six months in prison at his sentencing, which is scheduled for October 5.
In latest buzz, President Donald Trump suggested he will grant Joe Arpaio, the controversial former sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona, a pardon for criminal contempt. Find out more at Huffingtonpost.com.