Viral Video Shows Jacksonville Officer Breaking Window, Punching Unarmed Driver
A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) officer escalating a traffic stop into a violent encounter. The footage was captured on February 19. Now, it’s going viral this weekend, the footage shows the officer breaking the car window of a Black man. Thus, punching him multiple times, and slamming him to the ground after pulling him over for allegedly driving without headlights during overcast weather.
The driver is identified online as @904will. He remained seated and unarmed throughout the incident. His calm request to speak with a supervisor and ask for clarification about Florida’s headlight law was met with force. Therefore, sparking widespread outrage and debate. Now, the video is trending on social media. As a result, it’s the source of much debate.
Timeline of the Incident
The incident began when officers pulled the man over for not using headlights in cloudy weather. Florida law does require headlights during conditions that reduce visibility, but the driver contested the reasoning, pointing out that other cars nearby also had lights off and that it wasn’t raining.
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The two-minute video begins with the driver calmly asking for clarification. “Pull up the law,” he says, and then requests a supervisor. The officer at the window appears agitated but continues the conversation…