William McNeil Jr.
William McNeil Jr. is a 22-year-old Black man who gained notoriety after a traffic stop in February 2023 escalated into a violent confrontation with Jacksonville police, leading to viral video footage showing him being punched by an officer.
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William McNeil was a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers during a traffic stop.
William McNeil Jr.: Prosecutors clear Florida deputy in arrest of a Black man punched and dragged from his car
United States· 2025-08-14
William McNeil Jr. was involved in a viral video showing an officer punching him during a traffic stop.
Florida mayor urges patience after viral traffic stop punch video surfacesUnited States· 2025-07-26
William McNeil Jr. was stopped by police in Florida, leading to a violent confrontation that was captured on video.
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Norway· 2025-07-25
William McNeil Jr. was involved in a viral incident where he was punched and dragged by police during a traffic stop.
William McNeil Jr.: Jacksonville police under fire for viral video of Black man punched, dragged by deputies during traffic stopUnited States· 2025-07-23
William McNeil Jr posted video of himself sitting in his car as the policeman smashed the window, hit him and dragged him to the ground.
Florida officer suspended over viral traffic stop footage
United Kingdom· 2025-07-23William McNeil Jr. was punched by a police officer during a traffic stop in Florida.
Watch: US cops smash Black man's car window, punch him in face at traffic stop; video goes viral
India· 2025-07-22