Men detained in Guthrie investigation file notice of claim against Pima County sheriff
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Two men held for hours in the Nancy Guthrie search are now suing Pima County — raising the question of when a lawful detention crosses into a rights violation.
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Theory Briefing
- Carlos Palazuelos and Daniel Maddox were detained for several hours during the search for Nancy Guthrie, five months before filing this claim.
- The notice of claim against the Pima County sheriff is a formal legal step that typically precedes a civil lawsuit over the detention.
- The case puts pressure on how law enforcement justifies prolonged detentions of individuals who are not formally charged.
- Filing more than five months after the incident suggests the men weighed their legal options carefully before moving forward.