The Latest: Arpaio lawyers disagree with judge's findings

Lawyers for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say they are reviewing a federal judge's ruling that found the longtime sheriff of metro Phoenix and three of his top aides in contempt of court for disobeying orders in a racial profiling case.

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Besides Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a judge has found that three of the sheriff's top aides also violated a federal court order meant to curtail racial profiling.

The judge ruled Friday that Arpaio and his aides continued to enforce immigration law after a December 2011 preliminary injunction was issued, failed to turn over video evidence required before the proceeding and failed to collect evidence afterward as ordered by Snow.

U.S. District Judge Murray Snow said Friday that Sheriff Joe Arpaio "engaged in multiple acts of misconduct, dishonesty and bad faith" related to those who sued over the profiling and lied under oath during a hearing.

The decision Friday brings the lawman who calls himself "America's Toughest Sheriff" and is known for cracking down on illegal immigration a step closer to a possible criminal contempt case that could expose him to fines and even jail time.