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Black student dragged from his car and beaten by Florida officers files federal lawsuit
William McNeil Jr. alleges Jacksonville deputies used excessive force during a traffic stop, resulting in a traumatic brain injury; lawsuit cites 424 force complaints with only three upheld.
- A 22-year-old Black college student, William McNeil, filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville officers for violating his civil rights when they dragged him from his car and beat him during a traffic stop in February.
- Prosecutors announced in August that the conduct of Officer D. Bowers did not constitute a crime, but McNeil's attorneys say Jacksonville policies allow racial profiling and excessive force.
- McNeil's attorneys have called for a Department of Justice investigation, citing the incident as reminiscent of the Civil Rights movement when Black people were attacked for asserting their rights.
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Black Student Punched by Florida Cop During Traffic Stop Files Federal Lawsuit
This week, college student William McNeil Jr. sued the Florida sheriff’s deputies who attacked him during a traffic stop earlier this year, along with the sheriff and the city of Jacksonville, after prosecutors declined to file criminal charges. At a press conference held this week, McNeil said, “I hope my story gets heard today.” McNeil, who is 22, filmed the violent arrest with his… Source
Florida man accuses deputies of traffic stop that caused brain injury: lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — A Jacksonville man has filed a federal lawsuit accusing officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office of using excessive force during a February traffic stop, which he says caused a traumatic brain injury and other harm, according to the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division.
Black student files federal lawsuit after video shows Florida officers hitting him, dragging him from car during traffic stop
A video showing a Jacksonville Sheriff's officer punching and dragging William McNeil from his car went viral online and sparked nationwide outrage.
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Atlanta Daily WorldBlack College Student Dragged Out Of Car, Beaten By Cops Files Lawsuit
Photo: greenleaf123 / iStock / Getty Images William McNeil, a 22-year-old Black college student who was violently pulled from his car and beaten by officers during a traffic stop, is suing the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday (September 10), McNeil filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging that Jacksonville officers violated his rights during the February traffic stop, which he says left him with a traumatic brain injury, facial i…
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