On March 5, 2024, Deputy Benavidez faced a formal complaint alleging misconduct, violation of constitutional rights, and providing false statements on a sworn affidavit to support felony charges. The complaint accuses Benavidez of conducting an unlawful search, coercion, disregarding a lawyer’s request to be present during interactions, and relying on biased hearsay as fact. The complainant claims these actions led to the loss of their business and damage to their reputation. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/public-complaint-no-1721414354-1245731284?utm_source=openai))
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