JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is reviewing online videos that show deputies punching fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.
What You Need To Know
- Video shows deputies in altercations with fans during Florida-Georgia game
- The Jacksonville Sheriff's office said it is will not comment until it has finished reviewing the videos
- One video shows two deputies struggling with spectators in the stands
- Another shows an argument escalating into a fight between a man and two deputies
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she has spoken to Sheriff T.K. Waters regarding altercations at the rivalry game known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.”
“I’m aware of several disturbing videos circulating from (Saturday’s) game,” Deegan posted on X on Sunday. “We are awaiting the outcome of that investigation.”
The sheriff’s office said Sunday it won’t comment until its review is complete.
“The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Professional Standards Division is aware of the videos circulating from the Georgia-Florida football game. Administrative reviews of the incidents are being opened. As such, the agency will not comment until all facts are known and the reviews have been completed,” the office said.
One video shows two deputies struggling with two spectators in the stands. Surrounding fans could be heard screaming at officers to stop.
A second video shows an argument between a man and two JSO deputies escalate into a fight that left the man with his face bloodied and handcuffed after being shot repeatedly with a stun gun.
Neither video showed circumstances that led to the confrontations.