Summary
An inmate in Arizona filed a $1.35 million lawsuit against Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, accusing him of risking his safety while detained. This situation arises as Nanos faces criticism over his handling of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing in February.
Key Facts
- An Arizona inmate named Christopher Michael Marx sued Sheriff Chris Nanos for $1.35 million.
- Marx claims his safety was at risk due to a deputy moving between two units, one of which was quarantined for COVID-19.
- Marx alleges that the deputy did not properly disinfect, potentially exposing inmates to COVID-19.
- The lawsuit demands better disinfecting practices and includes a request for an apology and monetary damages to aid the homeless.
- Nancy Guthrie, whose case Nanos is leading, vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1.
- Sheriff Nanos admitted to initial investigation mistakes but is working with the FBI to search for Guthrie, who is presumed alive.
- There is a $100,000 reward from the FBI and a $1 million reward from the Guthrie family for information on her case.
- Sheriff Nanos and his department have not yet made any public comments on the lawsuit.
