North Carolina police officer charged with assault after video shows him repeatedly punching Black woman during arrest

A police officer in Shelby, North Carolina, has been charged with assault after a viral video captured on a home security camera showed him wrestling a Black woman to the ground and repeatedly punching her.

Community members say more action needed even after Shelby Police officer’s firing

It wasn’t on their agenda Monday night, but Shelby’s City Council was quick to address the beating of Cherrie Moore by a police officer. The council changed meeting rules to allow unscheduled public comment.