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Fuck Sheriff Joe - Pet Lawyer Disbarment Edition

AngelHedgieAngelHedgie Registered User regular
edited April 2012 in Debate and/or Discourse
I posted this in the AZ thread, but it got a bit covered up. But in a bit of happier news from the State of Delusion, Sheriff Joe's former pet DA has been disbarred:
In an hourlong hearing Tuesday, a disciplinary panel convened by the Arizona Supreme Court repeatedly found clear and convincing evidence of ethical misconduct — even criminal acts — that it said merited disbarment for Thomas and former Deputy County Attorney Lisa Aubuchon and suspension for six months and a day of former Deputy County Attorney Rachel Alexander.

Thomas was a key part of Sheriff Joe's reign, abusing his position as the Maricopa County DA to use the legal system as a bludgeon against the enemies of America's Most Beloved Sheriff (TM). His disbarment is a huge step forward.

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  • OrganichuOrganichu poops peesRegistered User regular
    it took me a bit to realize that you meant pet like 'disciple' or 'lackey'. i thought arpaio had actually employed a dog as an attorney.

  • _J__J_ Pedant Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    Organichu wrote: »
    it took me a bit to realize that you meant pet like 'disciple' or 'lackey'. i thought arpaio had actually employed a dog as an attorney.

    Same.

  • ShadowenShadowen Snores in the morning LoserdomRegistered User regular
    _J_ wrote: »
    Organichu wrote: »
    it took me a bit to realize that you meant pet like 'disciple' or 'lackey'. i thought arpaio had actually employed a dog as an attorney.

    Same.

    Wouldn't put it past him.

  • Caveman PawsCaveman Paws Registered User regular
    Did Sheriff Joe get a Canine Lawyer disbarred?

  • Gigazombie CybermageGigazombie Cybermage Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    Maybe... maybe there is a God after all.

  • ShadowenShadowen Snores in the morning LoserdomRegistered User regular
    Gigazombie Cybermage wrote: »
    Maybe... maybe there is a doG after all.

  • ZythonZython Registered User regular
    _J_ wrote: »
    Organichu wrote: »
    it took me a bit to realize that you meant pet like 'disciple' or 'lackey'. i thought arpaio had actually employed a dog as an attorney.

    Same.

    Wouldn't be the first time.

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  • Linespider5Linespider5 ALL HAIL KING KILLMONGER Registered User regular
    I actually thought this was going to be something about an Animal Rights Lawyer getting stripped of their ability to practice in Arizona or something.

    ...Are there Animal Rights Lawyers?

  • BurtletoyBurtletoy Registered User regular
    edited April 2012
    Linespider5 wrote: »
    ...Are there Animal Rights Lawyers?

    Google says, yes.

    Edit: but the results don't actually lead to anything, that I can see. So google says no? I guess?

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  • AngelHedgieAngelHedgie Registered User regular
    Burtletoy wrote: »
    Linespider5 wrote: »
    ...Are there Animal Rights Lawyers?

    Google says, yes.

    Edit: but the results don't actually lead to anything, that I can see. So google says no? I guess?

    Well, there are in both senses of the term. ASPCA has lawyers that fight for better laws protecting animals; and in contentious civil cases such as divorce or wills where animals are involved, it's not unheard of for the pet in question to receive a guardian ad litem.

    Back to the topic, Thomas was one of Joe's key lackeys in controlling Maricopa, as he would file suits against anyone who would threaten Joe. I had said in previous threads that the path to nailing Joe would require nailing Thomas first, for a few reasons.

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Joe is up to something, still.

    http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/05/02/1088283/-Sheriff-Joe-Arpaio-s-birther-investigation-marches-merrily-on

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  • GR_ZombieGR_Zombie Krillin It Registered User regular
    The six months and a day thing makes it sound like they banished a demon. Not entirely inaccurate I guess.

  • RentRent I'm always right Fuckin' deal with itRegistered User regular
    edited May 2012
    Organichu wrote: »
    it took me a bit to realize that you meant pet like 'disciple' or 'lackey'. i thought arpaio had actually employed a dog as an attorney.

    http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3p44t0/

    http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3p44z9/

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  • DrakeonDrakeon Registered User regular
    Rent wrote: »
    Organichu wrote: »
    it took me a bit to realize that you meant pet like 'disciple' or 'lackey'. i thought arpaio had actually employed a dog as an attorney.

    http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3p44t0/

    http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3p44z9/

    Lawyer dog meme was the first thing that came to my mind as well.

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  • Gnome-InterruptusGnome-Interruptus Registered User regular
    GR_Zombie wrote: »
    The six months and a day thing makes it sound like they banished a demon. Not entirely inaccurate I guess.

    Its usually something to do with the judge doing the sentencing trying to control where the person is incarcerated while giving them the maximum time for that particular location.

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