Body camera video from the controversial arrest of a woman in southwest Charlotte last month was released Tuesday morning by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Video of the arrest was shared widely on social media because an officer could be seen repeatedly punching a woman while other officers held her to the the ground.

For the first time Tuesday, CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings announced one officer would face disciplinary action following the incident.

The incident happened on Nov. 13 when officers attempted to detain Christina Pierre and another man at a bus stop along South Tryon Street near West Arrowood Road.

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