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Pregnant Woman Sued After Police Assault | Mesa News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
A pregnant woman’s arrest spiraled into a violent confrontation captured on video, sparking a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Buckeye and former officer Carri Carrico. The footage shows Carrico physically assaulting Mackenzie Padilla, who was nine months pregnant, allegedly after an unlawful search and racial slurs. The lawsuit accuses Carrico of excessive force and emotional harm, citing a troubling pattern of misconduct—including a prior sustained complaint met only with verbal counseling. Carrico, now resigned and facing aggravated assault charges, has pleaded not guilty. The city is also being held accountable for failing to stop the misconduct. Padilla, now a new mother, is represented by attorney John Griffiths as this case pushes for justice and systemic change in police accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0cf8e9f306b353d6