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police-brutality · Charlotte, North Carolina

Officer Pistone struck a woman 17 times at a bus stop. CMPD gave him a 40-hour suspension.

What happened?

Disciplined

Following a widely discussed incident on November 13, 2023, where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Vincent Pistone repeatedly struck Christina Pierre, all charges against Pierre and Anthony Lee were dismissed. Officer Pistone received a 40-hour suspension and was reassigned, while CMPD formed a confidential group to review police policies.

7 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 28, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source; City of Charlotte

Timeline

  1. The incident involving CMPD officers, Anthony Lee, and Christina Pierre occurred at a bus stop in Charlotte, North Carolina, around 2 p.m.

  2. The couple's attorney confirmed they were smoking legal THC-A when approached by officers.

  3. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings formed a 'Community and Police Collaboration Group' to review department policies.

  4. CMPD announced the completion of its internal affairs investigation, resulting in Officer Vincent Pistone's 40-hour suspension, temporary reassignment, and required compliance training. Chief Jennings stated 14 of Pistone's 17 strikes were unjustified.

  5. Meetings for the 'Community and Police Collaboration Group' began, with participants agreeing to keep discussions confidential.

  6. The Charlotte Observer reported that the specific recommendations from the Community and Police Collaboration Group and their impact on CMPD policy remain unknown due to the confidential nature of their meetings.

What people are asking

What were the consequences for Officer Vincent Pistone?

Following an internal affairs investigation, Officer Vincent Pistone was suspended for 40 hours. He was also placed on temporary assignment in investigations, away from active patrol, and required to undergo compliance training. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings stated that 14 of his 17 strikes to Christina Pierre were not justified.

What happened to the charges against Anthony Lee and Christina Pierre?

All charges against Christina Pierre (assault on a government official, resisting arrest, simple possession of marijuana) and Anthony Lee (carrying a concealed firearm, resisting arrest, simple possession of marijuana) were later dismissed by the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's office.

What actions did CMPD take regarding department policy after the incident?

In response to the controversial arrest, CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings formed a 'Community and Police Collaboration Group' in November 2023. This group began meeting in January 2024 to review department policies, including response to resistance and police-citizen encounters. The meetings are closed to the public, and participants have agreed to keep discussions confidential.

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How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from local news reports, official police statements, and legal counsel statements regarding the incident and its aftermath, with details verified against multiple sources.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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