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Pregnant Woman Sues Officer for Excessive Force | Mesa News
A pregnant woman, 37 weeks along, was allegedly struck by a police officer during an arrest for reckless driving — an incident that led to her filing a federal lawsuit against the city of Buckeye and the officer, Carri Carrico, who later resigned and now faces criminal charges. The lawsuit claims Carrico used excessive force, failed to give Padilla time to comply, and may have falsified her report — all while Padilla suffered physical and emotional trauma. Lawyers argue this case exposes systemic failures and aims to prevent future harm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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