Controversial Charlotte Arrest: Officer's Punches Under Scrutiny

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are defending an officer's punches during an arrest after body-camera and witness cellphone videos were released. The videos show the officer attempting to detain two individuals, who repeatedly ask why they are being detained. One of the individuals swings at the officer's head, prompting the officer to punch back and yell for compliance. The officer then kicks the individual's leg and punches her in the back of the leg. Charges against both individuals have been dropped by the district attorney. The police department maintains that the officer's actions were in line with use of force laws and that the body-camera footage provides a more complete picture of the incident.