New Jersey cop mistakes stroke for drunk driving, state faces $11.5m judgement
Cheryl Rhines was driving to work in October 2017 when New Jersey state trooper Jennifer Albuja pulled her over. Rhines began to suffer from a stroke, which Albuja interpreted as driving while under the influence. When Rhines failed to respond to the trooper’s commands, Rhines was placed in handcuffs and brought to jail.