Chula Vista, California
Coverage of Chula Vista, California in the Nexus archive.
- Lawsuit against deputy accused of throwing diabetic man to ground will continue
David Beck filed an excessive force lawsuit against San Diego County and deputies after he was thrown to the ground while experiencing a diabetic episode on Nov. 25, 2024. Judge Thomas Whelan found that Deputy Thompson’s decision to throw Beck and handcuff him was unreasonable. Although Whelan dismissed some of Beck's claims, he denied the county's motion to dismiss allegations involving the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
- Prosecutor says poison, spellcasters and obsession led to Maya Millete’s murder
Larry Millete is accused of murdering his wife, Maya Millete, in 2021, with prosecutors citing his obsession, use of magic spells, and research into a deadly neurotoxin as circumstantial evidence. Maya's disappearance remains unsolved as her body has not been found.