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Extended Interview: Katie Thomas, woman with one hand, on viral traffic stop over phone use
Katie Thomas, a woman with one hand, faced a viral traffic stop after being accused of holding a phone in her right hand while driving, though she lacks a right hand. The citation was later dismissed at the officer's request. CBS News' Cristian Benavides conducted an exclusive interview with Thomas about the incident and the social media reaction.
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