Hendershott

Wetherell recalled Hendershott saying, "We have to protect the Sheriff from dime droppers,"

Blog For Arizona Stephen Lemons 2010

One example cited by the Justice Department is former top Arpaio aide David Hendershott, who filed bar complaints against attorneys critical of the agency along with bringing judicial complaints against judges who were at odds with the sheriff.

Joe Arpaio, Arizona Sheriff, Violated Civil Rights According To Justice Department Report 2011

The difference, of course, is that the courts can stop Hendershott.

Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Sheriff Joe Launches Coup Against Rest of County Government 2009

“We felt intrusion into the system was imminent,” Hendershott said.

Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Sheriff Joe Launches Coup Against Rest of County Government 2009

Hendershott may soon find himself on the wrong side of some jail cell bars if the does not tell the hearing judge what the new system password is.

Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Sheriff Joe Launches Coup Against Rest of County Government 2009

Arpaio immediately placed Hendershott and the two other officials on leave and asked a close political ally, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, to launch an investigation into the allegations.

latimes.com - News 2011

Hendershott could not be reached for comment, but in his resignation letter he said that the report "is unfortunately littered with hundreds of flaws, misstates facts and ignores motives and conflicts."

latimes.com - News 2011

It noted that Hendershott never said that the investigations were intentionally targeting Arpaio's foes.

latimes.com - News 2011

Most significantly, Arpaio's longtime second-in-command, Chief Deputy David Hendershott, resigned last week after an internal corruption inquiry found he violated department policies in supervising investigations of Arpaio's critics.

latimes.com - News 2011

In the interview, Arpaio said he wasn't responsible for Hendershott's actions.

latimes.com - News 2011