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Man detained in Nancy Guthrie case files notice of claim against Pima County
abc15.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Carlos Palazuelos, along with Josefina and Daniel Maddox, filed a $3.25 million claim against Pima County and law enforcement officials, alleging wrongful targeting during the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
- Palazuelos was arrested at gunpoint, detained for several hours without charges, and alleges the search warrant was based on false or baseless evidence, with the warrant application still sealed.
- The claim accuses Sheriff Chris Nanos and the Pima County Sheriff's Department of publicly labeling Palazuelos a "person of interest," causing ongoing harassment and fear for him and his family.
- The family seeks accountability and a public apology from law enforcement, with their attorney emphasizing the emotional toll and ongoing fear resulting from the incident.
- Under Arizona law, the county must keep settlement offers open for 60 days before considering them rejected.
