Civil Rights Lawsuit Makes Arizona Headlines

Steptoe partner David Bodney’s recent deposition of an Arizona sheriff made headlines and was a top story in a number of Phoenix publications. Mr. Bodney filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on behalf of a family that was detained by deputies during the highly publicized illegal immigration sweeps by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in 2007. During a recent seven–hour deposition, the sheriff was questioned regarding racial profiling accusations and other practices.

To learn more about the case, please see the following reports:

• Another side of Arpaio revealed under oath, 12 News
• Arpaio under oath contrasts with public image, 12 News
• Deposition: Arpaio hasn't read book he co–authored, The Arizona Republic
• Arpaio Gives Deposition on Racial Profiling Claims, FOX 10 

• Arpaio grilled in 7–hour deposition for civil rights lawsuit, ABC15 (KNXV–TV)