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TikTok Influencer’s Phone Citation Dismissed After Body-Cam Video Goes Viral

5/29/2026

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Katie Exposes Deputy

Influencer Katie posted body-camera footage showing Deputy claiming she held a phone with a right hand she does not have.
A judge dismissed her distracted-driving citation in Palm Beach County on May 27 after finding insufficient evidence.
The deputy issued a citation for using a wireless device, carrying a $116 penalty.
Katie shared the stop video on TikTok and Instagram, causing the footage to go viral.

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Deputy Dismisses Citation

The TikTok video of the traffic stop went viral, igniting public debate over Florida’s distracted-driving statute.
A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy formally asked that the February 11 citation be dismissed, cancelling the court hearing.
Attorney Ted Hollander pointed out the ticket omitted any school or construction zone designation.
Legal analyst Donahue said the law targets manual typing, not merely holding a phone.

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Katie Exposes Deputy

Influencer Katie posted body-camera footage showing Deputy claiming she held a phone with a right hand she does not have.
A judge dismissed her distracted-driving citation in Palm Beach County on May 27 after finding insufficient evidence.
The deputy issued a citation for using a wireless device, carrying a $116 penalty.
Katie shared the stop video on TikTok and Instagram, causing the footage to go viral.

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