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Prosecutors clear Florida deputy in arrest of a Black man punched and dragged from his car
Prosecutors will take “no further action” against a Florida sheriff’s deputy in the arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers during a February traffic stop.
Florida officer who punched driver in violent traffic stop cleared by prosecutors
Florida prosecutors say they will take "no further action" against the officer who punched 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. during a traffic stop.
Prosecutors Say Florida Deputy Who Punched Black Man at Traffic Stop Did Not Commit Crime
A Florida deputy who punched a Black man at a February traffic stop did not commit a crime, prosecutors said in a report on an incident that was condemned by civil rights groups. A video of the incident showed officer D.
Florida police under fire as video of Black man punched, dragged by deputies during traffic stop goes viral
A cell phone video showing a White police officer in Jacksonville, Florida, striking a Black man in the face during a February traffic stop before officers dragged the driver from his car has sparked outrage online as conflicting accounts of the incident have emerged.
No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car
Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands.
Florida deputy cleared after striking Black college student in viral traffic stop video
Prosecutors Deem Force “Tactical” in William McNeil Jr. Case, Sparking Outrage and Renewed Calls for Reform On February 19, 2025, […] The post Florida deputy cleared after striking Black college student in viral traffic stop video appeared first on Hip Hop Vibe.
No Charges For Deputy Who Punched Black College Student During Traffic Stop
Florida prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against the sheriff's deputy caught on video violently arresting William McNeil Jr., a 22-year-old Black college student.

Officer involved in violent arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville won't face criminal charges: Prosecutors

A Jacksonville sheriff’s deputy involved in the violent arrest of William McNeil, Jr., will not face charges in connection to ...

Jacksonville sheriff speaks more on William McNeil Jr. traffic stop after crime prevention walk

It comes following the release of a 16-page investigative memo that cleared Officer D.J. Bowers in the viral February stop of ...

Brutal arrest of Black student in Florida shows benefits of recording police from new vantage point

A video showing the violent arrest of a Black college student in Florida has sparked calls for drivers to use cameras that show a view from inside their car.
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No further action: State attorney says officer's actions in viral traffic stop were lawful

The State Attorney's Office states a Jacksonville officer's actions were legal in the viral traffic stop arrest of a driver ...

SAO says it will take 'no further action' on investigation into traffic stop of William McNeil Jr.

The State Attorney's Office said Ofc. D.J. Bowers' use of force on William McNeil Jr. on Feb. 19 did not constitute a ...
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JSO officer who hit man during viral traffic stop didn’t include it in his report. The SAO said his reason is ‘credible’

The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) on Wednesday released a 60-page investigative report revealing new details surrounding the arrest of William McNeil Jr., the man whose controversial confrontation ...

What we know about the violent Jacksonville traffic stop that went viral

The violent arrest of William McNeil, Jr., a 22-year-old Florida man, by Jacksonville sheriff’s deputies was caught in a ...
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‘I was scared:’ William McNeil Jr. talks about his arrest beside Ben Crump-led legal team

Standing with civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels, William McNeil Jr. spoke publicly for the first time since ...