Texas Police Demand Paralyzed Man 'Crawl' Out of Vehicle in Fake Marijuana Stop

In a deeply troubling incident captured on body camera, Texas law enforcement officers demanded a paraplegic man exit his vehicle following a minor traffic violation. The police claimed to have detected the odor of marijuana, leading to a warrantless search that ultimately revealed no drugs. This encounter unfolded on April 9, but the footage only emerged on YouTube on July 19, showing officers targeting Jacob Jackson and his companions for a non-functioning license plate light in De Kalb, Texas.Jackson, lacking a wheelchair due to insufficient space in the car, struggled to comply with police orders. His companion, who is visually impaired, faced similar challenges exiting the vehicle. Amid the prolonged detainment, Jackson expressed urgent medical needs but was threatened with charges for indecent exposure if he attempted to use a catheter. Ultimately, he was humiliated, forced to relieve himself in his clothing. The incident raises critical issues about police conduct and the treatment of individuals with disabilities. (Photo: body camera)