Council member accused of punching mayor

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Just moments after the tense meeting Police Chief Wendell Major says he saw Bryant punch Mayor Newton in the parking lot.
This video file cannot be played.(Error Code: 102630) Surveillance video shows what police say is a Tarrant councilman punching the mayor (video from Tarrant Police Department) Bryant's arrest happened in the city hall parking lot, after a city council meeting with lots of back and forth between Bryant and Newton.
Tarrant Police Chief Wendell Major says he was in the parking lot having a conversation with councilman Bryant when the mayor walked up.
Tarrant city council member Tommy Bryant is handcuffed by police officers after incident with Mayor Wayman Newton (abc3340.com) Major says they will get a warrant for Bryant, and he will be held until he makes bond, then he will have a scheduled hearing.