Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Florida Man Punched, Dragged From Car By Police
Imagine a man named William was pulled over by the police.
Someone took a video that showed the police breaking his car window and punching him before dragging him out.
William's lawyers say the police were violent without reason.
The police chief says there's more to the story than the video shows.
They claim the video doesn't tell everything that happened.
The video shows the man's hands up.
The police say they told him to get out of the car, but he locked the door.
Now everyone is arguing about what happened.
A Black man was punched and dragged from his car by Jacksonville deputies during a traffic stop.
The incident, captured on cellphone video, has sparked public outrage and accusations of police brutality.
The man, William McNeil Jr., was pulled over and accused of not having his headlights on in daylight, according to his lawyers.
Body camera footage shows McNeil was told to exit the vehicle and later closed and appeared to keep it locked.
The Jacksonville Sheriff warned against a rush to judgment, stating that cellphone footage does not capture the complete circumstances.
- Who
- William McNeil Jr. and Jacksonville deputies.
- What
- A Black man was punched and dragged from his car by police during a traffic stop.
- When
- The incident occurred on Feb. 19.
- Where
- Jacksonville, Florida.
- Why
- The reason for the traffic stop was allegedly because the man's headlights weren't on, although it was daytime; the reason for the use of force is disputed.
Civil Rights Lawyers and Public
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Use of Force
Civil Rights Lawyers and Public
Police used excessive force during the traffic stop.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Police actions were justified or not fully captured on video.
- Victim
- William McNeil Jr.
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Incident Date
- February 19
- Alleged Offense
- Headlights off during daytime
- Legal Representation
- Ben Crump and Harry Daniels