In 2009, a lawsuit was filed against Pinal County Sheriff’s Office deputies alleging unlawful seizure of property and extortion. The plaintiff claimed that deputies, under the pretense of a criminal investigation, coerced him into surrendering his companion animal by threatening arrest for driving on a suspended license. The lawsuit detailed the deputies’ actions as intentional, malicious, and illegal, causing the plaintiff emotional distress and health issues. The case highlighted concerns about abuse of power and violation of constitutional rights by the involved deputies.
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