Jacksonville mayor says viral police punch video 'disturbing' as probe moves forward

The mayor of a Florida city where a viral video was recorded showing an officer punching a male driver in the face during a traffic stop has described the incident as disturbing and called on due process to run its course.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she understands the public's frustration and emphasized she is taking a pragmatic approach to it.

"I understand the angst," Deegan told local news outlet News4Jax. "I understand the upset. I get all of that. But at the end of the day, let’s wait and see where it all goes.