(CNN) One of America's most famous sheriffs is in real trouble with the law.

Federal Judge G. Murray Snow ruled Friday that Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio was in civil contempt in connection with a racial profiling case.

Three of Arpaio's subordinates also violated court orders, the judge found.

"The court finds that the defendants have engaged in multiple acts of misconduct, dishonesty, and bad faith with respect to the plaintiff class (Latinos) and the protection of its rights," Snow wrote. "They have demonstrated a persistent disregard for the orders of this court, as well as an intention to violate and manipulate the laws and policies regulating their conduct as they pertain to their obligations to be fair, 'equitable(,) and impartial' with respect to the interests of the plaintiff class."

Arpaio was found in contempt on three counts while Chief Deputy Jerry Sheridan was found in contempt on two counts and retired Chief Brian Sands and Lt. Joe Sousa were each found in contempt on one count.

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