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Blind Man Sent To Jail After Cops Make Epic Fail

Sep 29, 2024
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This bodycam footage captures the arrest of a blind man after his cane was mistaken for a weapon. The cane, which is a mobility aid for a legally blind person, was misidentified by the officer. "She told me my walking stick, hanging from my back pocket, looked like a firearm. I lost all my patience," said Jim Hodges, who was arrested and spent 24 hours in custody. After the video of the arrest went viral, the sheriff's department issued a statement, saying, "I take full responsibility for this incident and offer my sincere apologies to Mr. Hodges for the actions of my deputies."