21.07.2025 14:21
A police officer in Florida broke the window of a driver he stopped for not having their headlights on and then punched the driver. The incident drew significant backlash on social media. The driver requested to see the law, but the officer said he would only show it if the driver got out of the vehicle. The situation escalated after the driver requested to call a supervisor.
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An incident that occurred in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, has drawn significant backlash on social media. A police officer broke the window of a driver he stopped for not having his headlights on, and then punched the driver in the head.
The footage of the incident was shared on Instagram and quickly went viral. In the video, the driver asks the police why he was stopped. The officer responds, "You need to have your headlights on even if the weather is clear."
The driver requests to see the law. The police say they will only show the law if the driver gets out of the vehicle. In response, the driver asks for a supervisor to be called. However, after this request, the situation escalates.
While standing next to the driver's door, the police officer uses his hand to break the car window and shouts, "Get out of the vehicle!" When the driver does not exit the car, the officer punches him in the head.
Later, the driver is told to show his hands. The driver raises his hands, and the officers open the door and pull him out of the car. The same officer punches the driver in the head again while he is on the ground.
In a statement after the incident, the driver said that he had a broken tooth, received more than 9 stitches on his lips, and experienced a concussion and memory loss. He also noted that the incident had very negative effects on his mental health.
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, who spoke about the incident, announced that they are aware of the footage and have initiated an internal investigation regarding the matter. Waters stated, "We evaluate our officers to the highest standards. We will thoroughly examine how this incident occurred."
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