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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bodycam footage shows Dem South Carolina gubernatorial hopeful's rant, calling himself ‘Superman' and ‘God'
Bizarre bodycam footage has been released showing a Democratic candidate in the South Carolina gubernatorial race going on a profanity-filled rant from the back of a patrol car, calling himself "Superman" and "God," while making threats toward public officials during an arrest in May. The footage shows William "Mullins" McLeod, an injury attorney, semi-naked with beads of sweat running down his face, going on an unhinged rant for around 35 minutes after he was charged with disorderly conduct by the Charleston Police Department after a May 14 incident. McLeod was wearing only underwear and shoes at the time, according to a report by the Charleston Police Department obtained by Fox News Digital. Nancy Mace Accuses Gop Rival Of Child Sex Crime Leniency As Blistering Sc Gubernatorial Race Heats Up The footage came to light soon after he announced his candidacy, although the incident was reported locally at the time. The South Carolina Democratic Party has called on him to drop out. The video starts with McLeod rambling about class-action lawsuits and little money going to victims before an officer asks him for his name, but he refuses to comply. Read On The Fox News App "I tell you what, Superman sounds good. I'm Superman," McLeod says. The officer offers up the name John Doe, to which McLeod agrees. "You know what? John Doe's fine. John Doe's fine. I don't give a f---," McLeod says. "Just get these shackles off of me, you call me whatever you want to. I don't care. Just get this s--- off, get me out of this car, my name doesn't matter." Later on in his rant, McLeod said, "I don't care what you call me, call me God. You think I give a f---?" During the profanity-laced tirade, McLeod threatened several current and former South Carolina politicians, including Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson, who launched his gubernatorial bid earlier this summer. "I'm gonna kick your f---ing teeth in," McLeod barked, apparently referring to Wilson while claiming the political system is corrupt. He also made bizarre references to Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who is also in the race and to President Donald Trump, saying the president "would not be able to take you out," which was also aimed at Wilson. He is also heard using racial slurs. Jacksonville Mayor Says Viral Police Punch Video 'Disturbing' As Probe Moves Forward McLeod also refused to get out of the patrol car when it arrived at a jail, instead telling an officer he'll "sleep right here" in the back seat, video shows. "No, I'm not doing it, no. I'm not getting out of this car. It's time to go to bed," he shouts at the officer. Police said McLeod's eyes were "extremely bloodshot and highly dilated," and he was sweating profusely. "It should be noted that R/O (responding officer) knows these symptoms to be typical of an individual under the influence of a stimulant narcotic due to his training and experience," the report says. "Additionally, while in intake, the offender continued to ramble incoherently and at one point lashed out and kicked another prisoner." McLeod was taken into custody after officers saw him walking along a seawall and promenade yelling loudly and waving his arms, according to the police report. Officers said they could hear him from a block away and ordered him to place his hands behind his back, at which point he began yelling louder and locking out his arms. "Due to the male offering fake names, as well as not having a physical ID, he was placed under arrest and booked into ACDC (Al Cannon Detention Center) as 'John Doe,'" the police report says. At a bond hearing after his arrest, McLeod's lawyer told a judge the erratic behavior stemmed from a mental health episode and exhaustion, according to reports. Fox News Digital reached out to McLeod for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, said in a statement Wednesday McLeod should reconsider his candidacy. "After reviewing the transcript of the dashcam footage from his recent arrest, it is clear that Mr. McLeod is navigating profound challenges and should focus on his mental and emotional well-being instead of a campaign for governor," the statement said. "We offer him compassion and pray he finds the support he needs." McLeod founded the McLeod Law Group in Charleston and has fought cases involving toxic torts, civil rights violations, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, nursing home abuse and commercial negligence, according to his campaign website. He is scheduled to hold a press conference to address the incident and made it clear he is not backing out of the race, South Carolina Public Radio reported. McLeod says the arrest was unlawful and that portions of the dashcam video were released to damage his recently launched campaign, according to the article source: Bodycam footage shows Dem South Carolina gubernatorial hopeful's rant, calling himself 'Superman' and 'God' Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Bodycam footage shows Dem South Carolina gubernatorial hopeful's rant, calling himself ‘Superman' and ‘God'
Bizarre bodycam footage has been released showing a Democratic candidate in the South Carolina gubernatorial race going on a profanity-filled rant from the back of a patrol car, calling himself "Superman" and "God," while making threats toward public officials during an arrest in May. The footage shows William "Mullins" McLeod, an injury attorney, semi-naked with beads of sweat running down his face, going on an unhinged rant for around 35 minutes after he was charged with disorderly conduct by the Charleston Police Department after a May 14 incident. McLeod was wearing only underwear and shoes at the time, according to a report by the Charleston Police Department obtained by Fox News Digital. The footage came to light soon after he announced his candidacy, although the incident was reported locally at the time. The South Carolina Democratic Party has called on him to drop out. The video starts with McLeod rambling about class-action lawsuits and little money going to victims before an officer asks him for his name, but he refuses to comply. "I tell you what, Superman sounds good. I'm Superman," McLeod says. The officer offers up the name John Doe, to which McLeod agrees. "You know what? John Doe's fine. John Doe's fine. I don't give a f---," McLeod says. "Just get these shackles off of me, you call me whatever you want to. I don't care. Just get this s--- off, get me out of this car, my name doesn't matter." Later on in his rant, McLeod said, "I don't care what you call me, call me God. You think I give a f---?" During the profanity-laced tirade, McLeod threatened several current and former South Carolina politicians, including Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson, who launched his gubernatorial bid earlier this summer. "I'm gonna kick your f---ing teeth in," McLeod barked, apparently referring to Wilson while claiming the political system is corrupt. He also made bizarre references to Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who is also in the race and to President Donald Trump, saying the president "would not be able to take you out," which was also aimed at Wilson. He is also heard using racial slurs. McLeod also refused to get out of the patrol car when it arrived at a jail, instead telling an officer he'll "sleep right here" in the back seat, video shows. "No, I'm not doing it, no. I'm not getting out of this car. It's time to go to bed," he shouts at the officer. Police said McLeod's eyes were "extremely bloodshot and highly dilated," and he was sweating profusely. "It should be noted that R/O (responding officer) knows these symptoms to be typical of an individual under the influence of a stimulant narcotic due to his training and experience," the report says. "Additionally, while in intake, the offender continued to ramble incoherently and at one point lashed out and kicked another prisoner." McLeod was taken into custody after officers saw him walking along a seawall and promenade yelling loudly and waving his arms, according to the police report. Officers said they could hear him from a block away and ordered him to place his hands behind his back, at which point he began yelling louder and locking out his arms. "Due to the male offering fake names, as well as not having a physical ID, he was placed under arrest and booked into ACDC (Al Cannon Detention Center) as 'John Doe,'" the police report says. At a bond hearing after his arrest, McLeod's lawyer told a judge the erratic behavior stemmed from a mental health episode and exhaustion, according to reports. Fox News Digital reached out to McLeod for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, said in a statement Wednesday McLeod should reconsider his candidacy. "After reviewing the transcript of the dashcam footage from his recent arrest, it is clear that Mr. McLeod is navigating profound challenges and should focus on his mental and emotional well-being instead of a campaign for governor," the statement said. "We offer him compassion and pray he finds the support he needs." McLeod founded the McLeod Law Group in Charleston and has fought cases involving toxic torts, civil rights violations, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, nursing home abuse and commercial negligence, according to his campaign website. He is scheduled to hold a press conference to address the incident and made it clear he is not backing out of the race, South Carolina Public Radio reported. McLeod says the arrest was unlawful and that portions of the dashcam video were released to damage his recently launched campaign, according to the outlet.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Dem gubernatorial candidate has enormous meltdown after being caught outside in his underwear
A candidate for South Carolina's governor race was caught going on a bizarre rant in the back of a cop car after he was found wandering around in his underwear. Democrat William 'Mullins' McLeod, 53, was arrested by Charleston Police on May 15 after he was found 'yelling at the top of his lungs' while walking around the city in only underwear and shoes, reported WCBD. McLeod, a prominent Charleston attorney who ran for governor in 2010, became the first Democrat to enter the 2026 race on Monday officially. New camera footage of his arrest, which was released on Tuesday, showed the married father of four swearing and acting erratically in the back of the police car. After an officer asked McLeod for his name, the lawyer responded, 'It doesn't matter, my friend. Trust me. I'm one of the most just humans to ever walk this soil.' He continued, 'I'm just human... I'll tell you what, you gotta give me a name? Superman sounds good. I'm Superman.' McLeod appeared to address his gubernatorial run during the incident, yelling, 'Let me tell you something, when I'm governor.' He also made threats towards his political opponents and said, 'I'm gonna kick your f*****g teeth in,' about Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson, who is also running for governor. Wilson told the local news station that he is going to give McLeod the benefit of the doubt and focus on his own campaign. 'I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he means in a general election, not a street fight,' Wilson said. 'My plan for bold, conservative leadership is spreading, and my record of defending President Trump, parental rights, and the rule of law has put a target on my back. But we're not slowing down, and I'm not done fighting for South Carolina families.' McLeod also cursed at the officers and refused to exit the vehicle once they arrived at the station. 'I don't give a f**k, just get these shackles off of me,' he said. 'I'm not getting out of this car. I'm not doing it. It's time to go to bed.' Although it is not clear if McLeod was tested for substances at the time, a preliminary incident report obtained by the news station stated that McLeod's eyes were 'extremely bloodshot and highly dilated,' symptoms the officer wrote were 'typical of an individual under the influence of a stimulant narcotic.' McLeod is facing misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct, but told the Post and Courier his arrest was 'unlawful.' The shocking video prompted the South Carolina Democratic Party to call on McLeod to drop out of the race. 'After reviewing the transcript of the dash cam footage from his recent arrest, it is clear that Mr. McLeod is navigating profound challenges and should focus on his mental and emotional well-being instead of a campaign for governor,' the party said. On Thursday, McLeod posted a video to Facebook standing by his campaign without directly addressing the police footage. 'Well, that didn't take long. You know I said before I announced for governor, I did a letter to the voters, and what I shared with everyone is that I felt confident they would come for me because I am a threat to the establishment,' he said. 'I shared with the voters that no matter how much they try to silence me, no matter how much they try to get me out of this race, that I would not stand down. 'I prepared my entire adult life for what lies ahead. Well, this is the precise moment that I was talking about.'
