Overview
- Mahendra “Mick” Patel filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, the Acworth Police Department and accuser Caroline Miller.
- The case stems from a March 18, 2025 encounter at an Acworth Walmart that led to Patel’s arrest on attempted kidnapping and related charges.
- Patel’s attorneys say store video shows he reached to steady a toddler as Miller pointed toward medication from a motorized scooter.
- He was held in the Cobb County Jail for more than 40 days before prosecutors later dropped the charges, citing a resolution between the parties.
- The DA’s office says it is reviewing the lawsuit, and Acworth police say they will issue a statement after receiving and reviewing the filing.