Controversial Video Surfaces of Officer Striking Woman During Arrest

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina is conducting an internal affairs investigation after a video surfaced showing an officer repeatedly striking a woman during an arrest. The incident occurred as officers responded to a service call for a suspicious person. According to the police report, the woman punched an officer in the face, leading to a struggle. The department defended the officer's actions, stating that strikes were intentionally aimed at large muscle groups to gain compliance. The woman was arrested and charged with assault on a government official, resist/delay/obstruct, and possession of marijuana. The police chief has viewed the body-worn camera footage and plans to petition the court for its release to the public.