William McNeil Jr.

William McNeil Jr.

victim United States

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.

Born on Feb 19, 2001 (24 years old)

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United States United States: William McNeil was a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers during a traffic stop. 5

CNN: William McNeil Jr.: Prosecutors clear Florida deputy in arrest of a Black man punched and dragged from his car

United States United States: William McNeil Jr. was involved in a viral video showing an officer punching him during a traffic stop. 5

Fox News: Florida mayor urges patience after viral traffic stop punch video surfaces

Norway Norway: William McNeil Jr. was stopped by police in Florida, leading to a violent confrontation that was captured on video. 5

Aftenposten: Politibetjenter slo og dro mann ut av bil. Nå er en betjent suspendert.

United States United States: William McNeil Jr. was involved in a viral incident where he was punched and dragged by police during a traffic stop. 5

CNN: William McNeil Jr.: Jacksonville police under fire for viral video of Black man punched, dragged by deputies during traffic stop

United Kingdom United Kingdom: 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. 5

BBC: Florida officer suspended over viral traffic stop footage