North Carolina officer fired over video of violent arrest turns himself in
Summary
A former North Carolina police officer was fired and charged after video showed him punching a woman repeatedly during an arrest. The woman, who has mental health issues, was taken into custody and is recovering from injuries.Key Facts
- The officer, Karson Hyder, 22, was fired and charged with assault causing serious injury.
- A video showed Hyder punching 34-year-old Cherrie Moore multiple times while arresting her.
- Moore was arrested for breaking or entering and resisting an officer; some charges were later dropped.
- Moore has bipolar schizophrenia and mentioned not taking her medication during the arrest.
- Hyder turned himself in and was released on $10,000 bond; his first court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Moore’s family and lawyer say she suffered a broken nose and busted lip from the arrest.
- The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the case.
- There were protests in the community following the release of the video showing the arrest.
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