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Woman born without right hand goes viral after deputy accuses her of holding phone in right hand
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Hoffman , as published by WPTV
· June 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A deputy pulled over a woman from Lake Worth, citing an alleged infraction.
A traffic stop in Palm Beach County has drawn attention due to a notable circumstance. A deputy pulled over a woman from Lake Worth, citing an alleged infraction. The reason for the stop was reportedly related to the woman's use of her phone while driving.
However, there is a key detail in this case. Further information about the incident is available from WPTV, including the fact that the woman was born without a right hand, which is relevant to the deputy's accusation.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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