Sheriff Joe Arpaio responded to the allegation that some of those detained and arrested were denied the opportunity to speak with attorneys. “What are you asking me for?
Reporter: “You’re the sheriff, sir.” Arpaio: “Yeah, but you see I wasn’t there. That’s something we’ll have to look into. You’re asking all these technical legal questions.” Arpaio said he’s confident in the ability of his deputies to conduct fair and professional operations. The candle company is firing back at Arpaio. In an exclusive interview with KTAR, company attorney Ezra Clark said deputies did not let suspects speak with a lawyer – even when they asked for one. “Also, I asked to see a copy of the warrant and the deputies denied that. They said they did not have to give me a copy for that.” Clark said the deputies did show the warrant to a company employee. He said the business fully complied with e-Verify and the employer sanctions law. A total of 65 people were arrested today at the Chandler business – 23 for identity theft and 37 for working in the country illegally.
