North Carolina police officer seen punching woman during arrest faces assault charge - WLOS

A former Shelby, North Carolina, police officer was charged with assault after an investigation concluded the officer used excessive force during an arrest that drew national attention; video reportedly showed the officer punching a woman. Prosecutors brought the charge following the local probe into the incident, saying the officer’s actions crossed legal boundaries. The case echoes other recent state-level actions against law enforcement, including charges against an ICE agent in Minnesota, and highlights growing scrutiny of officer use of force.