Federal Judge Dismisses Justine Wadsack’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Speeding Ticket Amid Court No-Show Controversy

TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by former state lawmaker Justine Wadsack that alleged Tucson police officers infringed upon her civil rights in connection with a speeding ticket. The lawsuit stemmed from a traffic incident last year in which Wadsack was recorded driving 71 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. She claimed the citation was a retaliatory measure linked to her critiques of the Tucson city government. On the designated court date in late August, Wadsack failed to appear, claiming personal issues related to a family health … Read more