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A video showing the brutal arrest of William McNeil Jr., a Black college student in Florida, sparked an investigation. McNeil's dashboard camera footage revealed excessive force by officers, differing from police reports. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump advises recording interactions with law enforcement. Experts agree that this practice can protect drivers against false claims and expose police misconduct. McNeil's case highlights how citizen video can reveal truth in police encounters, particularly when body cameras fail to capture key details.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff