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Bizarre bodycam footage featuring a Democratic candidate in the South Carolina gubernatorial race has surfaced, revealing a profanity-laden outburst from the back of a police patrol vehicle. In this footage, William “Mullins” McLeod, a lawyer specializing in personal injury, refers to himself as “Superman” and “God” while making threatening comments towards public officials during his arrest in May.
The video portrays McLeod in only his underwear and shoes, beads of sweat glistening on his forehead as he embarks on an unhinged rant that lasts nearly 35 minutes. This incident occurred after he was charged with disorderly conduct by the Charleston Police Department following a disturbance on May 14.
According to the police report obtained by Fox News Digital, McLeod was indeed semi-naked at the time of his arrest.
Following the incident, which received local attention, the Democratic Party of South Carolina has urged McLeod to withdraw from the gubernatorial race.
Unraveling the Footage
The video begins with McLeod rambling about class-action lawsuits, lamenting that minimal compensation reaches victims. When an officer inquires about his identity, McLeod defiantly refuses to respond.
"I tell you what, Superman sounds good. I’m Superman," he exclaims.
When the officer suggests the name John Doe, McLeod appears to accept it, stating, "You know what? John Doe’s fine. I don’t give a f—. Just get these shackles off of me."
A Threatening Rant
As the tirade continues, McLeod boldly declares, "I don’t care what you call me, call me God. You think I give a f—?" His unpredictable outburst includes chilling threats against several South Carolina politicians, notably Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson, who recently announced his own gubernatorial candidacy.
"I’m gonna kick your f—ing teeth in," McLeod shouts, evidently directing this at Wilson while denouncing the political landscape as corrupt.
He injects bizarre remarks about Congresswoman Nancy Mace and even President Donald Trump, asserting that the president wouldn’t be able to take Wilson out.
Erratic Behavior and Arrest Details
Throughout the footage, McLeod can be heard using racial slurs, further intensifying the disturbing nature of the recording.
Once the patrol vehicle arrives at the jail, McLeod defiantly refuses to exit, insisting that he will "sleep right here" in the back seat.
"No, I’m not doing it, no. I’m not getting out of this car. It’s time to go to bed," he yells at the officers.
Police reports indicate that McLeod’s eyes were "extremely bloodshot and highly dilated," and he exhibited profuse sweating, symptoms typically associated with stimulant drug use, according to trained law enforcement professionals. The report also notes that he continued to ramble incoherently while in custody, even lashing out at a fellow inmate and kicking them.
Details Leading to the Arrest
Officers apprehended McLeod after observing him walking along a seawall in a turbulent state, loudly yelling and waving his arms.
Police indicated that they could hear him from a block away before they instructed him to place his hands behind his back. Instead, he responded by escalating his shouting and locking his arms, leading to his arrest.
Due to his use of multiple fictitious names and the absence of a physical ID, officers booked him into the ACDC (Al Cannon Detention Center) as “John Doe.”
The Aftermath of the Arrest
During a bond hearing following his arrest, McLeod’s lawyer attributed his erratic conduct to a mental health crisis and exhaustion. These assertions highlight the complexities surrounding his chaotic behavior.
Fox News Digital reached out to McLeod for comments but did not receive an immediate response.
Political Pressure and Future Plans
Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, issued a statement on Wednesday, advising McLeod to reassess 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," her statement read. "We offer him compassion and pray he finds the support he needs."
McLeod established the McLeod Law Group in Charleston, where he has handled cases involving toxic torts, civil rights violations, wrongful deaths, catastrophic injuries, nursing home abuse, and commercial negligence, based on information from his campaign web page.
Despite the dramatic incident, he has announced plans for a press conference to address the situation and has made it clear that he intends to continue his campaign for governor. He contends that the arrest was unlawful and that elements of the bodycam footage were released with the intent to undermine his newly launched campaign.
