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Driver wins $76 after ALPR led to bogus traffic stop, drug searches

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A federal jury in Texas awarded plaintiff Alek Schott $76, representing one dollar per minute of detention, after a jury ruled against Bexar County and its sheriff. The plaintiff alleged an unconstitutional traffic stop scheme enabled by AI-powered license plate readers. Schott filed a complaint after the stop, claiming the department failed to investigate properly. The decision highlights a recent legal victory for individuals facing AI-driven traffic enforcement.

Key points

• A federal jury in Texas awarded plaintiff Alek Schott $76, representing one dollar per minute of detention, after a jury ruled against Bexar County and its sheriff.
• The plaintiff alleged an unconstitutional traffic stop scheme enabled by AI-powered license plate readers, and the jury found the agency's actions violated constitutional rights.

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The evidence covers a single recent federal jury verdict in Texas involving plaintiff Alek Schott and Bexar County. It does not include details on the specific AI algorithms used, the full timeline of the stop, or the broader scope of similar cases across the region.

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