A Deputy Saw a Phone in a Hand That Was Not There
A woman without a right hand was stopped by a deputy who claimed she was using a phone in her right hand. The incident sparked controversy over the deputy's observation and the woman's disability. The case was ultimately dismissed by the court.
- ▪The deputy alleged the driver was holding a phone in her right hand during a traffic stop.
- ▪The driver, who was born without a right hand, denied the accusation.
- ▪Video evidence and witness statements contradicted the deputy's claim.
- ▪The court dismissed the case, citing lack of evidence.
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| Original publisher | NYT — US |
| Canonical URL | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/us/a-deputy-saw-a-phone-in-a-hand-that-was-not-there.html |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 00:28:51 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T00:39:38.889Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-29T00:39:41.494Z |
| Headline source | Publisher (no WeSearch rewrite) |
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| Summary source text | contentText |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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