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Phoenix Man Sues Police Over 1998 Murder Arrest
2 Jul
Summary
- Man sues Phoenix PD and Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
- Lawsuit alleges arrest was made without probable cause.
- Claims include gross negligence and false imprisonment.
Javier Lorenzano Nunez has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Nunez spent close to a year incarcerated after his arrest in connection with a 1998 Phoenix murder.
The legal action asserts that Nunez's arrest was conducted without sufficient probable cause. His claims against the departments include allegations of gross negligence, false arrest, and false imprisonment.
Further accusations in the lawsuit encompass negligent infliction of emotional distress and defamation. Nunez seeks to hold the police and the county attorney's office accountable for his lengthy detention and subsequent damages.
