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Ellen Read
Coverage of Ellen Read in the Nexus archive.
- Democrat lawmaker's 107 mph traffic stop brings bodycam battle front and center again
A New Hampshire lawmaker was stopped for allegedly driving 107 mph, sparking a debate over police body cameras and constitutional protections for legislators. The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office lacks bodycam and dashcam footage due to funding constraints, while the state offers grants for such equipment.
- Dem lawmaker says Constitution barred police from stopping her after alleged 100 mph speeding
A New Hampshire lawmaker, Ellen Read, argues that a 1784 provision of the state constitution barred police from stopping her while traveling to or from legislative sessions, following two alleged speeding incidents in 2024 and 2025. Read claims the constitution protects lawmakers from arrest during such travel but does not exempt them from prosecution.