US EditionBrutal arrest of Black student in Florida shows benefits of recording police from new vantage point
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, AUG 3 – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage amid conflicting narratives about William McNeil Jr.'s arrest, prompting an ongoing internal investigation and calls for police accountability.
- A video showing the arrest of a Black college student in Florida has prompted an investigation and highlighted the importance of recording police encounters for protection.
- Lawyers stated that the video shows a different story than police reports, similar to the George Floyd incident.
- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump emphasized the significance of recording interactions with law enforcement to understand the experience of driving while Black in America.
- Rod Brunson from the University of Maryland supported filming police encounters, stating it is beneficial if it doesn’t escalate the situation.
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Arrest of Black student shows benefits of recording police from new vantage point
A video that captured the brutal arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers in Florida has led to an investigation and calls for motorists to consider protecting themselves by placing a camera inside…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBy JEFF MARTIN A video capturing the brutal arrest of a Black college student who was pulled from his car and beaten by police officers in Florida has sparked an investigation and calls for motorists to consider protecting themselves by installing a camera in their vehicles. William McNeil Jr. captured his February traffic stop on his cellphone camera, which was mounted on his dashboard. It offered a unique view, providing the only clear recordi…
A video capturing the brutal arrest of a Black college student, who was pulled from his car and beaten by officers in Florida, has sparked an investigation and renewed calls for drivers to protect themselves by installing cameras…
Video offers new perspective on ‘driving while Black’
A video that captured the brutal arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers in Florida has led to an investigation and calls for motorists to consider protecting themselves by placing cameras inside their vehicles. Read more...
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