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In reply to the discussion: Federal judge refuses to erase Joe Arpaio's conviction despite Trump pardon [View all]former9thward
(32,278 posts)58. Typically you ignore the fact he is not liable for anything.
Maricopa County is. And typically you are wrong about the litigation. The case you referred to was settled long ago. That is what is meant by "post judgment". The case was tried long ago.
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Federal judge refuses to erase Joe Arpaio's conviction despite Trump pardon [View all]
MiniMe
Nov 2018
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He can't say he wasn't convicted. But he can certainly say he was always innocent.
unblock
Nov 2018
#41
Ford's pardon of Nixon came without Nixon ever being charged with a crime
Locutusofborg
Nov 2018
#33
This is false. A pardon can be used to correct an incorrect guilty verdict, e.g., dna evidence.
unblock
Nov 2018
#44
What a legacy this disgusting man will carry to his grave...85 years old -
asiliveandbreathe
Nov 2018
#4
Arpaio's trying shield himself from civil latigation arising from the same facts.
SunSeeker
Nov 2018
#29