ORLANDO, Fla. — A 69-year-old woman is demanding an apology for her arrest at a Walt Disney World security checkpoint last month after a guard says CBD oil was found during a search of her purse.
Hester Burkhalter has hired high-profile attorney Benjamin Crump, who represented Trayvon Martin’s family.
Crump said Tuesday that Disney World and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office “need to take responsibility for their actions” or he will file a lawsuit on the North Carolina woman’s behalf, alleging violations of her civil rights.
The sheriff’s office said in an emailed statement that the arrest was lawful. Disney didn’t respond to an email inquiry.
Last month, prosecutors dropped a drug charge against Burkhalter, saying it wasn’t suitable for prosecution.
The oil is extracted from the flowers of marijuana plants but doesn’t produce a high.
