Florida Sheriff Faces Lawsuit Over False Arrest and Defamation in Child Pornography Case involving, Edgardo Acevedo Cancela

In a disturbing case in Florida, Edgardo Acevedo Cancela, a father, has filed a lawsuit against Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Deputy Sean Jones, claiming false arrest and malicious prosecution. 

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, stems from an incident where Cancela was arrested and charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. 

The charges were solely based on a seemingly abandoned cellphone number that had not been in use for over two years.

According to the complaint, Deputy Jones allegedly fabricated information that led to Cancela's arrest and subsequently broadcast false allegations about Cancela's involvement in heinous crimes. 

The lawsuit highlights the distressing impact of these unfounded charges on Cancela's life, including the ostracization by his community and the emotional turmoil resulting from being separated from his family.

Despite a lack of any evidence supporting the charges, Cancela faced severe consequences, including the loss of his job as a nurse and enduring emotional distress and public humiliation. 

The lawsuit underscores the claim that the authorities targeted Cancela and his family based on outdated and inconclusive information, leading to an unwarranted and damaging legal battle.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the emotional, professional, and social harm endured by Cancela, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice in the face of wrongful accusations and public defamation.

 

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