Contempt: Arpaio and Sheriff

contempt: The charge is expected to be filed Wednesday, according to Brandon Sun. Arpaio, who didn't attend a hearing Tuesday in his contempt case, could face up to six months in jail if convicted of misdemeanour contempt. Sheriff Joe Arpaio will face the possibility of jail time and a clouded political future when prosecutors file a misdemeanour contempt charge against him for defying a judge orders to end his signature immigration patrols. The sheriff issued a statement saying he was confident he would be exonerated and accused President Barack Obama administration of trying to influence the sheriff race."It is no coincidence that this announcement comes 28 days before the election and the day before early voting starts," Arpaio said. "It is a blatant abuse of power and the people of Maricopa County should be as outraged as I am."The U.S. Justice Department didn't respond to a request for comment. The contempt case also focused on Arpaio actions in carrying out what critics said was a secret investigation of Judge G. Murray Snow in the case. Authorities were still considering a possible obstruction of justice charge against Arpaio that could result in more severe punishments, including losing his job. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.