Family of man seen in viral arrest video calling for federal investigation into JSO. It’s not the first time
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The arrest of Le’Keian Woods and the viral video showing him being taken into custody sparked outrage with some members of the community because of the violent…
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Retired JSO director says use of force displayed in viral arrest video seems ‘consistent’ with FDLE training
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Despite Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters saying the officers’ use of force in a viral arrest video was in the sheriff’s office protocol, the family of Le’Keian Woods…
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Jacksonville sheriff says viral video of arrest that sparked outrage was altered before it was posted to Instagram
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Monday, Jacksonville’s Sheriff T.K. Waters claimed that a video shared on social media misrepresented the facts surrounding the arrest of a suspect that went viral over…
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Jacksonville man’s attorney speaks after video of bloody arrest
During a news conference Tuesday, 24-year-old Le’Keian Woods’ attorneys alleged that responding officers used ‘deadly’ and ‘unlawful’ force during Woods’ arrest. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Attorneys of the man seen beaten…
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Attorneys for family of man seen in viral arrest video call for DOJ to investigate incident, other issues at JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Attorneys for the family of a Jacksonville man whose forceful arrest went viral and prompted accusations of police brutality said they sent a letter to the Department…
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Jacksonville sheriff releases body cam video of viral arrest to shed light, combat accusations against JSO
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters held a news conference Monday to address the claims that have been circulating against the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after a forceful arrest video…
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JSO says man seen being punched in viral arrest video was involved in possible drug deal, ‘violently’ resisted officers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A video that showed the violent arrest of a Jacksonville man sparked outrage online and a protest against what organizers called a “racial injustice” and accusations of…
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Mother of Jacksonville man arrested in viral video wants justice
Natassia Woods said her son, 24-year-old Le’Keian Woods, had gone back and forth from the hospital to be treated for a concussion following his viral arrest. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Calls…
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Community advocates rally against JSO for ‘racial injustice’ after viral arrest video of man
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville community is rallying on Sunday afternoon to protest against what organizers called a “racial injustice” after accusations of police brutality started to circulate once the…
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Jacksonville police respond to viral police brutality video
A viral video on social media shows a man being arrested. His family claims he was attacked by police. JSO says the incident is under investigation. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The…
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