Assault on a government official
Coverage of Assault on a government official in the Nexus archive.
- 12 teenagers arrested, 10 parents cited during University City ‘teen takeover’
Twelve teenagers were arrested and ten parents cited during a 'teen takeover' at University City Boardwalk in Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police managed a crowd of 200-300 teenagers and issued charges including curfew violations, resisting officers, and assault, while parents were cited for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
- North Carolina cop fired after being caught on camera punching woman in handcuffs
A North Carolina police officer, Karson Hyder, was fired and charged with assault after being caught on camera punching a woman in handcuffs during an incident in Shelby. The video, captured by a homeowner's security camera, shows Hyder slamming the woman to the ground and striking her repeatedly. The victim, who requested mental health care and asked officers to contact her father, was later charged with breaking and entering, resisting a public officer, and assault on a government official.