Controversial Charlotte Arrest: Woman Hits Officer in Viral Video
Body camera footage of a controversial arrest in Charlotte, North Carolina, was released, showing a police officer repeatedly punching a woman during the incident. The arrest occurred after the officer stopped the woman and her fiancé for allegedly smoking marijuana. The videos depict a struggle between the officers and the couple, with the woman accused of punching an officer before being punched and taken to the ground. All charges against the couple have since been dismissed. The release of the footage follows the viral video that sparked national attention and a review by the Charlotte City Council.
