Paul Correa: Arizona Attorney Charged After Allegedly Filming Children at Target

Paul Correa: Arizona Prosecutor Charged After Allegedly Filming Children at Target

Paul Correa, a longtime Arizona attorney and former Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney for Cochise County, is facing serious criminal charges after allegations that he filmed juvenile girls inside a Target store in Sierra Vista and later engaged in inappropriate conduct in the parking lot.

In this episode, we break down what allegedly happened, how police responded, and why prosecutors filed charges including tampering with evidence, harassment with a special allegation of sexual motivation, and public sexual indecency. We also examine the body-camera footage, store surveillance, Correa’s arrest the following day, and the swift decision by County Attorney Lori Zucco to terminate him and transfer the case to an outside prosecuting agency.

This discussion also explains:
• What the charges actually mean under Arizona law
• Potential sentencing exposure and whether prison is likely
• How Arizona’s sexual-motivation statute works
• Whether sex-offender registration is mandatory or discretionary

As always, this analysis is based on publicly available information. Paul Correa is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

This case raises difficult but necessary questions about accountability, abuse of power, and public trust—and why no position places someone above the law.

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