Viral Site visitors Cease
Ben Crump Says Consumer Did Nothing Improper!!!
… ‘Video Speaks for Itself’
Revealed
TMZ.com
Ben Crump is now representing William McNeil Jr. — the Florida man seen in a viral video getting his automotive window smashed in and his head punched repeatedly by Jacksonville deputies throughout a visitors cease — and he tells us the newly launched physique cam footage strengthens McNeil’s case.
The civil rights lawyer tells us the incident is a transparent case of “driving while Black,” arguing officers had pre-judged McNeil earlier than pulling him over. He even likens it to a modern-day Rosa Parks second — saying McNeil was violently arrested for merely questioning the cease.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Workplace by way of Storyful
The footage has sparked nationwide outrage and reignited a debate over racial profiling and police use of power.
Crump says the deputies’ actions replicate neither correct coaching nor division coverage — and he is demanding their instant termination. He additionally stresses the significance of McNeil recording the cease from his personal perspective, claiming it is the one cause the reality got here out.
Critics have accused McNeil of being anti-police, however Crump says asking, “Why are you stopping me?” is just not antagonistic — it’s a constitutional proper.
McNeil was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and resisting with out violence. His mug shot reveals a busted lip — and physique cam confirms cops ordered him to exit earlier than smashing the window and dragging him out.
McNeil’s mom spoke out Wednesday, thanking God for shielding her son and saying her religion saved her solely baby from what might have been a lethal encounter.
