Lawyer Busted for Filming Girls in Target: Police

Introduction to the Allegations00:00:15

Former Cochise County Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Paul Correa was confronted by police at a Target parking lot after being accused of filming a young girl inside the store and allegedly engaging in public sexual indecency in his vehicle.

Police Body Cam Footage Analysis00:02:17

The body cam footage captures the tense interaction between police and Correa, where he denies the allegations of filming the girl and describes a confrontation with the girl's father, who had blocked his vehicle.

Evidence and Criminal Charges00:07:35

Correa was charged with harassment by surveillance, public sexual indecency, and evidence tampering. Investigators found surveillance footage confirming Correa appeared to be recording juveniles in the store, contradicting his earlier denials.

Termination and Employment Consequences00:14:51

Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco announced the immediate termination of Correa's employment, emphasizing zero tolerance for such conduct and the impact on the office's integrity.

History of Professional Misconduct00:16:34

Investigation into Correa's past revealed previous instances of questionable behavior, including an incident where he allegedly attempted to use his position to avoid a traffic citation and a 2023 case involving judicial sanctions due to his legal advice.