A body-worn camera video showing the arrest of a Jacksonville man during an undercover drug and gang investigation has gone viral on social media, prompting questions about whether officers used excessive force.
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News4Jax was digging for answers on Tuesday after we received an email with the subject headline: “We need help ASAP.”The email was sent to us by a woman who said she is the girlfriend of Dasaun Williams, the man who was arrested in the now viral video. In the email, she asks for the public’s awareness and an investigation into the arrest, but she was unable to be immediately reached on Tuesday afternoon. Since the video was posted to social media, we’ve received more than a dozen requests to look into it. Williams was arrested in November, according to court records. His mugshot shows him with a swollen face. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says he’s an accused drug dealer and linked to the ‘Out East 1200′ gang. The video, posted on social media and viewed thousands of times, appears to show JSO officers striking Williams in the face, placing multiple knees to his head, and repeatedly using a stun gun on his back. A separate clip shows what appears to be multiple slaps to his face while he is pinned down by officers. Williams also appears to vomit in the video. Before the takedown, Williams is slowly walking away from officers near a car parked at a Middleburg gas station as one officer tells him to get down before firing a stun gun. JSO announced the operation, called Operation Red Light, saying it led to the arrests of alleged gang members and seizures of drugs. The agency has not released the full body-worn camera footage that has circulated online; News4JAX has asked JSO for the complete video, but has so far been able to review only what was posted publicly.The report’s description of the arrest says, “The Gang Investigations Unit conducted a buy/bust on Dasaun Williams, taking him into custody,” but it does not mention the use of force seen in the video. The social media post of the video included the names of prominent civil rights attorneys Benjamin Crump and Harry Daniels. News4JAX confirmed with Daniels that he has been in contact with Williams’ family and is considering representing them.Williams is set to appear in court to face his charges on Thursday.Scott is a multi-Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter, who also hosts the “Going Ringside With The Local Station” Podcast. Scott has been a journalist for 25 years, covering stories including six presidential elections, multiple space shuttle launches and dozens of high-profile murder trials.Before joining the “night beat” at WJXT in 2024, Walter spent 10 years in Miami at WSVN and CBS Miami. Walter first picked up a camera in 1998 in Charleston, SC. In his off time, Walter loves playing sports and spending time with his family.Gardening in a new light. Some recommended updates for healthier seedlings.Powerful winds, worsening drought threaten Jacksonville areaJSO arrests 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 2-year-oldFormer JEA chief of staff tells City Council committee employees are ‘scared for their job’Help spread the word about AI scams targeting service membersMechanical issue causes JTA bus to catch fire on Arlington ExpresswayRoad-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driverCuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackoutAI Can not spell Ortega. It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day. EnjoyWalk the Talk: Epilepsy Alliance Florida hosts awareness walk at Jacksonville ZooGators, Hurricanes begin quest for national title; Bulldogs end season in first roundFather says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeover
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