Man Arrested in Rough Takedown by Broward Sheriff Deputies, Lawsuit Threatened

Allegations of Excessive Force During Arrest

• 🎥 A cell phone video captured a rough takedown of 22-year-old Jeremiah Terrell Taylor by five Broward Sheriff deputies in Pompano Beach.
• 💥 The video appears to show deputies forcing Taylor to the ground, with one deputy seen kicking and stomping on him while another has a knee on his chest.
• 🗣️ Taylor's family members are speaking out, with his mother stating he was trying to get something for his child from his uncle when the incident occurred.

Charges and Defense

• ⚖️ Taylor bonded out of Broward County Jail facing charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.
• 🚫 He maintains his innocence, claiming he did not resist and that the video supports his assertion.
• 🩹 Taylor showed cuts and scrapes he attributes to the arrest, questioning the necessity of the deputies' actions.

Official Response and Legal Action

• 🔍 The Broward Sheriff's Office has stated that their internal affairs unit is investigating the incident.
• 📋 The findings of the investigation will be presented to a use of force review board.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Taylor has indicated his intention to see the deputies involved in court, stating "See you in court."
• ⚠️ While Taylor has prior offenses, he believes they are unrelated to this specific incident.