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Ben Crump Claims ‘Driving While Black’ Led to Police Brutality in Viral Arrest
Viral Traffic Stop
Ben Crump Says Client Did Nothing Wrong!!!
… ‘Video Speaks for Itself’
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Ben Crump is now representing William McNeil Jr. — the Florida man seen in a viral video getting his car window smashed in and his head punched repeatedly by Jacksonville deputies during a traffic stop — and he tells us the newly released body cam footage strengthens McNeil’s case.
The civil rights attorney tells us the incident is a clear case of “driving while Black,” arguing officers had pre-judged McNeil before pulling him over. He even likens it to a modern-day Rosa Parks moment — saying McNeil was violently arrested for simply questioning the stop.
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The footage has sparked nationwide outrage and reignited a debate over racial profiling and police use of force.
Crump says the deputies’ actions reflect neither proper training nor department policy — and he’s demanding their immediate termination. He also stresses the importance of McNeil recording the stop from his own perspective, claiming it’s the only reason the truth came out.
Critics have accused McNeil of being anti-police, but Crump says asking, “Why are you stopping me?” is not antagonistic — it’s a constitutional right.
McNeil was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and resisting without violence. His mug shot shows a busted lip — and body cam confirms cops ordered him to exit before smashing the window and dragging him out.
McNeil’s mother spoke out Wednesday, thanking God for protecting her son and saying her faith saved her only child from what could have been a deadly encounter.
Anthony Geary, who famously played Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” is dead … TMZ has confirmed.
The soap opera star died Sunday in Amsterdam … according to a family member.
Anthony’s official cause of death is unclear, but there are reports he died as a result of complications from a planned surgery in Amsterdam.
Anthony won eight Daytime Emmy Awards and is mostly known for his role on “General Hospital” … though he also made appearances on “The Partridge Family,” “The Mod Squad,” “All in the Family” and “The Young and the Restless.”
On “General Hospital,” Anthony and Genie Francis became the signature couple among soap operas … and when their characters got married in 1981, a whopping 30 million people tuned in for the TV nuptials, with Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor — a huge ‘GH’ fan — making a cameo.
Anthony was born in Utah and raised by Mormon parents. He earned a theater scholarship to the University of Utah and got his career started as a stage actor before moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s and getting into Hollywood.
Anthony was 78.
RIP
Bill Belichick continues to be the base to Jordon Hudson‘s flyer … as the 73-year-old was spotted cheering on his 24-year-old girlfriend at a competition in Atlanta over the weekend.
TMZ Sports obtained photos of the couple looking happier than ever on Sunday. Belichick — rocking a buttoned shirt and a Navy submarine hat — was seen alongside Jordon, who was all dolled up in her cheerleading uniform.
Hudson once again suited up for Code Black … who she competed for last month at a Cheer Extreme All-Stars event in Raleigh.
Seemingly, Belichick is paying his dues after Hudson was right by his side during his first year as the University of North Carolina head football coach. As you know … it was a tough go for the eight-time Super Bowl Champion — who went 4-8 and missed out on getting a bowl game.
She shared a carousel of photos in a recap after the team played their last home game — a 32-25 loss to Duke — all while taking a swipe at her critics.
“I’ve loved supporting @billbelichick at his adult all-male football league competitions this season,” Hudson wrote. “Until next year, Kenan!”
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BB’s first season was also marked with tons of drama off the field. Hudson has found herself in a feud with investigative journalist Pablo Torre … even claiming she planned to sue him — which came after he spent the last few months diving into the couple’s romance.
But for now, the two have the offseason to reset and recharge before the next college football campaign, and it seems like Belichick will have to carve out some time to catch a few more cheerleading events!
Nick Reiner — the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, who’s been arrested on suspicion of murdering them — was missing for hours after his parents were found with their throats slit inside their Brentwood home … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources say … after Rob and Michele’s daughter Romy found their bodies, she noted to police Nick had been living there and was possibly behind the murders.
When police responded to a call for a death investigation around 3:40 PM Sunday, Nick was nowhere to be found. Romy was the one who called 911 and told police her brother was “dangerous” and should be considered a suspect.
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Romy told police Nick was not there when she arrived, insinuating he fled the scene. Police finally located and arrested Nick at approximately 9:15 PM Sunday.
Nick is currently in police custody, held without bail.
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