A civil lawsuit against a former Clovis Police Officer

A civil lawsuit is filed against a former clovis police officer and two valley cities. A woman says she was the victim of domestic violence. She says she never got the help she needed when she called 9-11, and now she’s suing everyone involved.

Including the abuser, his parentsand the cities of Clovis and Sanger for allegedly not protecting.  Her Lawyer: Kevin Little  "This case involves all of the people in the domestic violence cycle."

Desiree Martinez began dating her ex-boyfriend Kyle Pennington back in 2013.
She says Pennington, a former Clovis Police Officer started abusing her.

Desiree Martinez "I just kept seeking help and seeking help and trying to talk to somebody in order for someone to listen."  But each time she called the police Martinez says Pennington’s co-workers, who were often acquainted with him would show up and each time.. nothing happened.

Kevin Little / Lawyer "she was never told of her rights to a domestic violence advocate.. she was never offered safe harbor in a shelter." eventually she contacted the sheriff’s department. Pennington was arrested and eventually sentenced to 30 days in county jail and three years probation.

Martinez now says she now suffers from PTSD.