Summary
A police officer in Jacksonville, Florida, has been suspended after a video of him punching and dragging a man, William McNeil Jr., from his car during a traffic stop went viral. Although prosecutors found no criminal wrongdoing by the officer, an internal review is ongoing to determine if he violated any police policies. The state attorney concluded there was no criminal activity, but the sheriff's office is still reviewing the incident.
Key Facts
- A Florida officer is suspended after punching a driver in a viral video during a traffic stop.
- The driver, William McNeil Jr., posted the video of the incident on social media.
- The police released their bodycam footage, showing McNeil refusing to leave his vehicle.
- The reason given for the traffic stop was not wearing a seatbelt and no headlights in bad weather.
- Officer D Bowers was removed from duties while an internal review is conducted.
- McNeil pleaded guilty to resisting an officer and driving with a suspended license.
- McNeil claims injuries from the incident, including a chipped tooth and concussion.
