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November 10, 2022 11:54pm

Legally blind #Florida man arrested when cane is confused for a #gun

source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/legally-blind-florida-man-arrested-cane-confused-gun-rcna56396

Two deputies will be suspended and a Florida #sheriff has apologized after a visually impaired man was arrested last month when his walking cane was mistaken for a gun, officials said.

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Sheriff apologizes after legally blind man is arrested when cane is mistaken for a gun

The Columbia County sheriff said the Oct. 31 arrest of James Hodges, who is legally blind, was "unacceptable." Two of his deputies face suspension without pay.