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Bizarre bodycam footage has been released showing a Democratic candidate in the South Carolina gubernatorial race going on a profanity-filled rant from the back of a patrol car, calling himself “Superman” and “God,” while making threats toward public officials during an arrest in May.
The footage shows William “Mullins” McLeod, an injury attorney, semi-naked with beads of sweat running down his face, going on an unhinged rant for around 35 minutes after he was charged with disorderly conduct by the Charleston Police Department after a May 14 incident.
McLeod was wearing only underwear and shoes at the time, according to a report by the Charleston Police Department obtained by Fox News Digital.
William “Mullins” McLeod, in a police car at left and in a campaign video at right, was seen on video in a profanity-filled rant during his May arrest. (Charleston Police Department; McLeod for South Carolina via YouTube)
The footage came to light soon after he announced his candidacy, although the incident was reported locally at the time. The South Carolina Democratic Party has called on him to drop out.
The video starts with McLeod rambling about class-action lawsuits and little money going to victims before an officer asks him for his name, but he refuses to comply.
“I tell you what, Superman sounds good. I’m Superman,” McLeod says.
The officer offers up the name John Doe, to which McLeod agrees.
“You know what? John Doe’s fine. John Doe’s fine. I don’t give a f—,” McLeod says. “Just get these shackles off of me, you call me whatever you want to. I don’t care. Just get this s— off, get me out of this car, my name doesn’t matter.”
William “Mullins” McLeod’s mugshot after being arrested in May (Charleston Police Department)
Later on in his rant, McLeod said, “I don’t care what you call me, call me God. You think I give a f—?”
During the profanity-laced tirade, McLeod threatened several current and former South Carolina politicians, including Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson, who launched his gubernatorial bid earlier this summer.
“I’m gonna kick your f—ing teeth in,” McLeod barked, apparently referring to Wilson while claiming the political system is corrupt.
He also made bizarre references to Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., who is also in the race and to President Donald Trump, saying the…
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