Deaf Lyft Driver Faces Charges After Arrest | Phoenix News

A 79-year-old deaf Lyft driver, Tom Garro, is facing criminal charges after a January arrest that left him injured from tight handcuffs and hospitalized — charges his attorney says are retaliatory, filed just after he filed a $1.5 million claim. The incident, which occurred during a ride and involved communication barriers due to Garro’s deafness, sparked fear from his passenger, who called 911. No body cam footage exists — the sheriff’s office doesn’t use them — and the county attorney claims charges were based on evidence, while Garro’s lawyer finds the timing and legal form suspicious. Garro’s next court date is looming, and he’s preparing for a potential lawsuit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3d1025ce23b5e28