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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,358,510
Power
20,949$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.00 0.08% +0% 331,002,651 269,327 $21,000,000 17,087$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 30,871 $2,700,000 1,228$
Norway 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 5,421,241 5,677 $403,000 422$
India 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,052,635 $2,900,000 2,212$
Totals 5 1,784,314,288 1,358,510 $27,003,000 20,949$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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