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Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Chris Nanos Sued for $25 Million—'Treated Like a Dog'

Nancy Guthrie Sheriff Chris Nanos Sued for $25 Million—'Treated Like a Dog'

Summary

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has been sued for $25 million by an inmate named Steven Kenneth Fox. Fox claims he was physically abused, denied medical care for a spider bite, and treated poorly while in jail. The lawsuit adds to pressure on Sheriff Nanos, who is also under scrutiny for questions about his work history.

Key Facts

  • Steven Kenneth Fox, an inmate in Pima County Jail, filed a $25 million lawsuit against Sheriff Chris Nanos and others.
  • Fox alleges he was physically assaulted after an officer spread rumors about him stealing login details and contacts.
  • He claims he was denied medical care for a brown recluse spider bite, resulting in nerve damage.
  • Fox reports he was kept in isolation for 127 hours without a shower or exercise.
  • Fox had previously sued Sheriff Nanos in February for excessive force and denial of medical aid.
  • Another inmate sued Nanos in March over alleged COVID-19 safety protocol failures.
  • Sheriff Nanos has faced calls to resign after reports showed he misrepresented his work history.
  • Nanos submitted a detailed report to county supervisors defending his employment record.
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