Jacksonville Officer Under Investigation for Punching Man During Traffic Stop

Disturbing Traffic Stop Video Surfaces

• ⚠️ A video has emerged showing William McNeel Jr. being hit in the face and dragged to the ground during a February traffic stop in Jacksonville, Florida.
• 💡 McNeel Jr. stated he was scared and wanted to know why he was being pulled over, especially since he believed he had done nothing wrong.
• 🚗 The stop occurred because McNeel Jr. was allegedly pulled over for not having his headlights on in rainy weather.

Claims and Counterclaims

• 🗣️ McNeel Jr. and his attorneys allege that law enforcement officers escalated the situation unnecessarily by shattering the driver's side window and punching McNeel Jr.
• 🤕 Attorneys claim McNeel Jr. suffered a concussion, a chipped tooth, and required nine stitches as a result of the altercation.
• ⚖️ The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, however, states that the footage does not present the complete picture, noting McNeel Jr. was asked to exit the vehicle seven times without compliance.

Legal Proceedings and Next Steps

• 📜 William McNeel Jr. later pleaded guilty to resisting arrest without violence and driving on a suspended license.
• 🧠 His attorneys argue that his concussion at the time of the plea should be taken into account.
• 🏢 The officer involved is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, while the state's attorney will not file criminal charges.
• ⚖️ Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump plans to pursue all available legal recourse for justice for McNeel Jr. and his family.