Mullins McLeod Files Civil Lawsuit Against City of Charleston, Police Officers

CHARLESTON, SC – Mullins McLeod, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has initiated a civil lawsuit against the City of Charleston and three unidentified police officers. The legal action follows an arrest that occurred in May 2025 at the Battery, where McLeod was charged with disorderly conduct.

In his lawsuit, McLeod alleges that he sustained a broken neck as a result of excessive force during the arrest. He further claims that he was booked under a fictitious name, was denied a timely bond hearing, and that a false incident report was subsequently filed concerning the events.

McLeod also contends that the City of Charleston released a video of his arrest to the media. He asserts that the city was aware the video was recorded after his arrest, suggesting it was done to portray the incident in a particular light.

The lawsuit further details allegations that the mayor and police chief attempted to negotiate a settlement. According to McLeod, they offered to dismiss the charges against him in exchange for his agreement not to pursue legal action. McLeod states that he refused this offer, declaring, “I will not bow to corruption.”

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