Attorneys claim 'new evidence' shows officer pointed gun at man in viral arrest
Share and Follow


Civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Chicago to “reveal new evidence.”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The attorneys for 22-year-old William McNeil Jr., the man seen in a now-viral Jacksonville traffic stop arrest, say “new evidence” will show that one of the officers involved held McNeil at gunpoint.

Civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels said in a press release Monday that a news conference will be held Tuesday morning in Chicago to “reveal new evidence.”

McNeil was pulled over for an alleged headlight and seatbelt violation on Feb. 19, 2025. While traffic-related charges in the case were dropped, McNeil pleaded guilty to minor drug possession and resisting an officer without violence the day after his arrest.

Cellphone video of his arrest, which went viral months later, showed a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police officer break McNeil’s driver’s side window before punching him once in the face. McNeil was then pulled from the car and forced to the ground by multiple officers.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said the officers involved have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing, but an internal review to determine if the officers violated JSO policy is ongoing. Officer Donald Bowers, the officer seen in the viral video punch McNeil in the head, has been stripped of his authority pending the outcome of the investigation.

Bodycam video of the incident showed McNeil refusing to exit his vehicle and provide his license and registration to the arresting officer. 

Waters has contended that the cellphone video of the incident doesn’t show the whole traffic stop and noted that McNeil’s refusal to comply with the officer’s commands warranted his arrest. 

The news conference is slated for Tuesday, 11 a.m. Central Time at a Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Crump, Daniels and Sue-Ann Robinson will join McNeil and his family to share their remarks. 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Judge expected to issue temporary restraining order against feds over use of force against protesters, journalists in Broadview

Judge Likely to Impose Temporary Ban on Federal Officers from Using Force on Protesters and Journalists in Broadview

BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) — A judge is expected to issue a temporary…
World leaders praise 'landmark' Israel-Hamas peace deal mediated by US: 'New horizon of hope'

World leaders praise ‘landmark’ Israel-Hamas peace deal mediated by US: ‘New horizon of hope’

Palestinians react to first phase of ceasfire Residents of Khan Younis, Gaza…
Kansas City deli gets nationwide attention after Jason Kelce shoutout

Kansas City Delicatessen Gains National Spotlight Following Mention by Jason Kelce

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City deli owner is seeing a…
Can you turn it down? California passes law to hush blaring commercials

Can You Tone It Down? California Enacts Law to Mute Loud Commercials

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A California bill that aims to limit the…
93-year-old Illinois man charged after he allegedly cut wife's throat

Texas Woman, Sarah Hartsfield, Found Guilty of Murdering Her Fifth Husband: Reports

() A Texas woman has been convicted of the murder of her…
Palisades Fire suspect's behavior typical of arsonist, panel says

Panel Reports Suspect in Palisades Fire Exhibits Classic Arsonist Traits

() The suspect in the investigation into the wildfire that ravaged Los…
US diplomat fired for romantic relationship with woman with ties to Chinese Communist Party

US diplomat fired for romantic relationship with woman with ties to Chinese Communist Party

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. diplomat was…
Anti-Hamas Gaza militias reject terror group, declare support for Trump’s peace plan

Anti-Hamas Gaza militias reject terror group, declare support for Trump’s peace plan

Anti-Hamas militias in Gaza endorse Trump peace plan Exclusive video from the…