A curious body cam video has come to light, capturing a moment during the South Carolina governor’s race involving William “Mullins” McLeod. In this footage, McLeod, an attorney, claimed he was “Superman” and even referred to himself as “God,” while making outrageous statements and threatening public officials during his arrest in May.
The video showcases McLeod, who was charged with disorderly conduct by the Charleston Police Department after an incident on May 14. It’s quite striking, really—one can see beads of sweat trickling down his face for around 35 minutes. At that point, he was reportedly only wearing his underwear and shoes, as indicated by a police report.
Interestingly, the footage became public right after he announced his candidacy, leading South Carolina Democrats to urge him to step down. In the video, McLeod rambles about collective lawsuits and claims he rarely supports victims when officers try to get his name from him, which he stubbornly refuses to provide.
“What do I say to you, Superman is good. I’m Superman,” he declared at one point. The officer suggested the name “John Doe,” to which McLeod replied, “John Doe is fine. I won’t give you an f—.” He demanded that the officers remove his shackles, insisting, “Just get this.”
As he continued, McLeod further amplified his rhetoric, seemingly unconcerned about the consequences. He threatened various current and former politicians, including Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson, who had launched his own campaign earlier. “I’m going to kick your f— ing teeth in,” McLeod exclaimed during his tirade, mentioning other politicians like Rep. Nancy Mace and even President Donald Trump.
At one point, McLeod also displayed racist language, which only added to the bizarre nature of his outburst. After being taken to the police station, he refused to exit the police vehicle, insisting he intended to “sleep here” instead.
Police observations noted that McLeod’s eyes appeared “very bloody and very dilated,” and he was sweating heavily. The report also mentioned that his symptoms were suggestive of methamphetamine use, a conclusion drawn from the officers’ training and experience.
The arrest occurred after police spotted him walking along the seawall, yelling and flailing his arms. When ordered to put his hands behind his back, he complied only after some resistance. He was booked under the name “John Doe” because he had provided a false name and lacked identification.
During a subsequent bond hearing, McLeod’s attorney indicated to the judge that his behavior stemmed from mental health challenges and fatigue. Following this, Cristale Spain, chairman of the South Carolina Democrats, urged McLeod to reassess his candidacy, emphasizing his need for mental and emotional support over pursuing a governorship.
Despite everything, McLeod still plans to hold a press conference addressing the situation and has not withdrawn from the race, asserting the legality of the arrest while also implying that the released video may have impacted his campaign negatively.
