James Hodges Lawsuit, Blind Veteran Arrested For Walking Cane, The James Hodges Lawsuit That Sparked National Outrage
Imagine walking home from jury duty, only to be arrested because deputies mistook your walking cane for a gun. That’s exactly what happened to 61-year-old Navy veteran James Hodges in Lake City, Florida—and it sparked a federal lawsuit that exposed serious problems in law enforcement’s treatment of people with disabilities. The case was settled out…









