Tyre Nichols: Body cam footage of Black man being beaten by Memphis police is released
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols: Body cam footage of Black man being beaten by Memphis police is released

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The officers then can be heard on bodycam video repeatedly shouting at Nichols, “Give me your f***ing hands.” Another officer can be heard saying, “That mother f**** made me spray myself” with pepper spray. open image in gallery “Like so many, I was outraged and deeply pained to see the horrific video of the beating that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ death,” the president said in a statement. “Real and lasting change will only come if we take action to prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again.” RowVaughn Wells, the mother of Mr Nichols, said earlier on Friday: “I want to say to the five police officers that murdered my son, you also disgraced your own families when you did this.” She added: “I’m going to pray for you and your families because at the end of the day, this shouldn’t have happened. Memphis police chief Cerelyn Davis said earlier this week that the group of officers in the video—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith were “directly responsible” for the “physical abuse” of Nichols, calling the officers’ actions “heinous, reckless, and inhumane”.

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Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in 2023. The report says that “Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve.” “The …

Split verdict reached in case of Memphis cops accused in Tyre Nichols beating case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Split verdict reached in case of Memphis cops accused in Tyre Nichols beating case

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Memphis Officers Testify Condemning Beating Of Tyre Nichols
3 months ago

Memphis Officers Testify Condemning Beating Of Tyre Nichols

Huff Post  

In this image from video released and partially edited by the city of Memphis, Tyre Nichols lies on the ground during a brutal attack by Memphis police officers on Jan. 7, 2023. City of Memphis via Associated Press Multiple former Memphis police officers condemned the policing tactics of their own department during high-profile testimony this week in the federal trial …

Jurors watch video of EMTs failing to treat Tyre Nichols after he was beaten
3 months ago

Jurors watch video of EMTs failing to treat Tyre Nichols after he was beaten

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two emergency medical technicians stood around for minutes, providing no medical aid to a seriously injured Tyre Nichols who was slumped on the ground after being kicked and punched by five Memphis police officers, according to video shown Thursday at the trial of three of the officers charged in the fatal beating. The video from officers’ body-worn …

A former officer texted a photo of the bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriend
3 months ago

A former officer texted a photo of the bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriend

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols sent his ex-girlfriend a photo of the badly injured man on the night he was punched, kicked and hit with a police baton following a traffic stop, according to trial testimony Wednesday. Brittany Leake, a Memphis officer and Demetrius Haley’s former girlfriend, testified during …

Officers’ reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifies
3 months, 1 week ago

Officers’ reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifies

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three former Memphis police officers broke department rules when they failed to say that they punched and kicked Tyre Nichols on required forms submitted after the January 2023 fatal beating, a police lieutenant testified Friday. Wright also trained the officers’ two former colleagues, Emmitt Martin and Desmond Mills Jr., who already have pleaded guilty to civil rights …

Officers Who Beat Tyre Nichols Went Against Training Protocol, Lieutenant Testifies
3 months, 1 week ago

Officers Who Beat Tyre Nichols Went Against Training Protocol, Lieutenant Testifies

Huff Post  

This image from video released by the City of Memphis on Jan. 27, 2023, shows Tyre Nichols being attacked by five Memphis police officers on Jan. 7, 2023. City of Memphis via AP, File MEMPHIS — Memphis Police Department Lt. Larnce Wright said Thursday that three former officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, did …

Testimony begins in Tyre Nichols federal case involving 3 ex-Memphis officers
3 months, 1 week ago

Testimony begins in Tyre Nichols federal case involving 3 ex-Memphis officers

NPR  

Testimony begins in Tyre Nichols federal case involving 3 ex-Memphis officers A Memphis jury heard opening statements in the federal trial of three former police officers — charged with violating the civil rights of Black motorist Tyre Nichols, who died after a traffic stop. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: A jury in Memphis heard opening statements yesterday in the federal trial of …

Trial Of 3 Officers Accused Of Beating Tyre Nichols To Death Begins With Grim Warning
3 months, 1 week ago

Trial Of 3 Officers Accused Of Beating Tyre Nichols To Death Begins With Grim Warning

Huff Post  

Former Memphis Police Department officers, from top left: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, and from bottom left, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith. Memphis Police Department via AP, File MEMPHIS — Prosecutors in Memphis began opening arguments on Wednesday against the three officers on trial in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who was beaten …

Officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of ‘run tax,’ prosecutor says
3 months, 1 week ago

Officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of ‘run tax,’ prosecutor says

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three former Memphis police officers charged in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols stood by his body and laughed after they punched, kicked and struck him with a baton in an attack that a prosecutor says was punishment because he tried to run away. “You won’t see Tyre Nichols pose a threat to these officers …

Memphis police officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of ‘run tax,’ prosecutor says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Memphis police officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of ‘run tax,’ prosecutor says

LA Times  

The screen before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols on Jan. 28, 2023. Three former Memphis police officers charged in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols stood by his body and laughed after they punched and kicked him and hit him with a baton in an attack that a prosecutor says was punishment because …

Trial Over Tyre Nichols' Death Begins In Memphis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trial Over Tyre Nichols' Death Begins In Memphis

Huff Post  

In this image from video released and partially redacted by the City of Memphis, Tyre Nichols lies on the ground during a brutal attack by police officers on Jan. 7, 2023, in Memphis. via Associated Press The federal trial over the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died after law enforcement officers beat him following a traffic …

Tyre Nichols: Second former Memphis police officer changes his plea to guilty in beating death
4 months ago

Tyre Nichols: Second former Memphis police officer changes his plea to guilty in beating death

CNN  

CNN — A second former Memphis police officer facing federal civil rights charges in the violent arrest and beating death of Tyre Nichols changed his plea to guilty on Friday in federal court. “Today was very emotional, to hear another police officer plead guilty in my son’s murder,” RowVaughn Wells, Nichols’ mother, said after Martin’s court appearance. I will never …

Police officers’ trial on civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols death to stay in Memphis, judge says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Police officers’ trial on civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols death to stay in Memphis, judge says

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The federal trial of four former Memphis police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will be held in the city, a judge ruled Thursday. A document filed by lawyers for one of the officers, Emmitt Martin, said the trial atmosphere in Memphis has been “utterly corrupted by press coverage.” Norris …

Witness thought Tyre Nichols was already dead at the scene of police beating, new documents show
10 months, 1 week ago

Witness thought Tyre Nichols was already dead at the scene of police beating, new documents show

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city of Memphis on Wednesday released hundreds of pages of documents tied to the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five police officers, including an account from a witness who saw Nichols slumped on the pavement and thought he was already dead. An initial incident report for Nichols’ arrest, included among the latest documents, …

Federal trial of former Memphis officers in Tyre Nichols beating death pushed back 4 months
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal trial of former Memphis officers in Tyre Nichols beating death pushed back 4 months

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge on Thursday pushed back for four months the federal court trial of four former Memphis police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. “We just need additional time.” Police video showed officers yanked Nichols out of his car during a traffic stop on Jan. 7, 2023, after he was …

Federal trial of former Memphis officers in Tyre Nichols beating death pushed back 4 months
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal trial of former Memphis officers in Tyre Nichols beating death pushed back 4 months

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Tyre Nichols was initially pulled over on speeding accusation, a former Memphis officer says in newly released videos
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyre Nichols was initially pulled over on speeding accusation, a former Memphis officer says in newly released videos

CNN  

CNN — Newly released videos from the city of Memphis, Tennessee, appear to shed light on the reason why Tyre Nichols was initially stopped by police last year – an encounter that eventually led to his death and sparked fresh protests over how police in America treat people of color. In a conversation captured on the body-worn cameras of two …

Hours of additional video show what officers did and said after fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hours of additional video show what officers did and said after fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — About 21 hours of newly released video and audio are revealing more about what first responders including the five fired police officers charged in the violent beating death of Tyre Nichols did and said the night Nichols was pulled over and mortally injured. But the same officer also said Nichols “stopped at the red light and put …

Memphis releases new video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Memphis releases new video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest

CNN  

CNN — Newly released video from the Tyre Nichols investigation shows Memphis police officers interacting with Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, on January 7, 2023, the night Nichols was beaten by police. In the video, Wells responds to officers telling her that Nichols was fighting with them by saying, “That’s not my son.” Wells also tells officers her son doesn’t drink …

Tyre Nichols' Death Didn't Change Much In Memphis
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyre Nichols' Death Didn't Change Much In Memphis

Huff Post  

Tyre Nichols, 29, died after being brutally assaulted by police officers during a traffic stop last year. ‘Exact Same Culture’ In April, the Memphis City Council passed the Driver Equality Act — locals often call it the “Tyre Nichols ordinance” — which was meant to keep police from stopping drivers for minor traffic infractions. “The fact that you cannot put …

Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols death face federal civil rights indictment
1 year, 3 months ago

Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols death face federal civil rights indictment

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five former Memphis police …

Former US police officers face federal charges over death of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 3 months ago

Former US police officers face federal charges over death of Tyre Nichols

Al Jazeera  

The five officers are already facing state-level charges for beating Nichols, who died in the hospital three days later. Five former police officers in the United States have been charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts. The new charges come nine months after …

5 former police officers involved in deadly beating of Tyre Nichols indicted on federal charges
1 year, 3 months ago

5 former police officers involved in deadly beating of Tyre Nichols indicted on federal charges

CNN  

CNN — Five former Memphis police officers involved in the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols have been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to court filings. The five former officers – Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith – are facing several charges, including federal civil rights, conspiracy, and obstruction offenses resulting …

Justice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols’ death
1 year, 4 months ago

Justice Department investigating Memphis policing methods, months after Tyre Nichols’ death

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop strengthened nationwide calls for police reform. Federal authorities will look collectively at the Memphis Police Department’s “pattern or practice” of …

Justice Department investigating Memphis police practices after Tyre Nichols death
1 year, 4 months ago

Justice Department investigating Memphis police practices after Tyre Nichols death

LA Times  

Gen. Kristen Clarke discusses the investigation into the Memphis, Tenn., Police Department at a news conference Thursday. The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it is investigating the patterns and practices of the Police Department in Memphis, Tenn., nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop. Clarke said that in even …

Judge shows willingness to release some records in Tyre Nichols beating death
1 year, 7 months ago

Judge shows willingness to release some records in Tyre Nichols beating death

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge on Friday continued to temporarily block the release of more video footage and records in the investigation into Tyre Nichols’ death, but said he does want to make public information that would not interfere with the rights to a fair trial for five Memphis police officers facing charges. But they both also agreed that …

Tyre Nichols died of blows to the head, autopsy shows
1 year, 7 months ago

Tyre Nichols died of blows to the head, autopsy shows

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tyre Nichols died of blows to the head suffered when he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest, an autopsy report released Thursday showed. An officer shot at Nichols with a stun gun, but Nichols ran away toward his nearby home, according to video footage released by the city of Memphis and other police records. …

Tyre Nichols autopsy reveals brain injuries after police beating
1 year, 7 months ago

Tyre Nichols autopsy reveals brain injuries after police beating

Al Jazeera  

Five police officers in Memphis, Tennessee, have been charged with second-degree murder in Nichols’s death in January. An autopsy report released in the United States has shown that Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by police in Memphis, Tennessee, during a January arrest. An officer shot at Nichols with a stun gun, …

Tyre Nichols died from blunt force trauma to the head from Memphis police beating, autopsy shows
1 year, 7 months ago

Tyre Nichols died from blunt force trauma to the head from Memphis police beating, autopsy shows

CNN  

CNN — Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who was violently beaten by Memphis police officers in January, died from blunt force trauma to the head and his death has been ruled a homicide, his autopsy results revealed Thursday. Nichols was repeatedly punched and kicked by five Memphis Police Department officers on January 7 following a traffic stop and brief …

Tyre Nichols’ death at hands of police was homicide, autopsy finds
1 year, 7 months ago

Tyre Nichols’ death at hands of police was homicide, autopsy finds

LA Times  

The screen at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA game on Jan. 28. Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police officers during a January arrest, an autopsy report released Thursday showed. An officer shot at Nichols with a stun gun, and Nichols ran away …

Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head from his beating, autopsy shows
1 year, 7 months ago

Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head from his beating, autopsy shows

NPR  

Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head from his beating, autopsy shows Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthew Hinton/AP Matthew Hinton/AP Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers following a traffic stop, died from blunt force trauma to the head, an official autopsy report said. The autopsy documents obtained …

Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death
1 year, 8 months ago

Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a brutal beating by five Memphis police officers, sued the officers and the city of Memphis on Wednesday, blaming them for his death and accusing officials of allowing a special unit’s aggressive tactics to go unchecked despite warning signs. They beat him to death and they need to be …

Tyre Nichols’ family files federal $550 million civil lawsuit against Memphis and police officers
1 year, 8 months ago

Tyre Nichols’ family files federal $550 million civil lawsuit against Memphis and police officers

CNN  

CNN — The family of Tyre Nichols filed a federal $550 million lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Memphis, its police department and what the suit said were “unqualified, untrained, and unsupervised” officers assigned to a special unit who brutally beat the 29-year-old Black man after a traffic stop in January. Attorney Antonio Romanucci, who also represents Nichols’ family, said: …

4 ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death barred from police
1 year, 9 months ago

4 ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death barred from police

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four of five former Memphis police officers charged in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who was handcuffed, brutally beaten and ignored by first responders for crucial minutes despite being barely conscious, can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee. The Memphis Police Department requested the decertification of seven of the former Memphis officers …

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review
1 year, 9 months ago

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis Police Department policies on the use of force, de-escalation strategies and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest. “In the wake of Tyre Nichols’s tragic death, the Justice Department has heard from police chiefs across the country who are …

Tyre Nichols video: What Memphis police footage shows in deadly traffic stop and arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

Tyre Nichols video: What Memphis police footage shows in deadly traffic stop and arrest

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The release of footage …

A judge blocks the release of additional footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 9 months ago

A judge blocks the release of additional footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols

NPR  

A judge blocks the release of additional footage of the beating death of Tyre Nichols Enlarge this image toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images A judge in Tennessee has blocked the release of some 20 hours of additional video and audio recordings of the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers in January. Sponsor Message Soon …

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department review of Memphis police
1 year, 9 months ago

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department review of Memphis police

LA Times  

Clockwise from top left: Former Memphis, Tenn., police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Desmond Mills Jr., who were involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fatal …

Court orders delay in release of additional Tyre Nichols footage as DOJ announces review of Memphis Police Department
1 year, 9 months ago

Court orders delay in release of additional Tyre Nichols footage as DOJ announces review of Memphis Police Department

CNN  

CNN — The release of more video from the January traffic stop that led to the deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols was delayed Wednesday, according to a court order, as the US Department of Justice announced it would perform a review of the Memphis Police Department after Nichols’ death. Officials were expected to release Wednesday about 20 more hours …

The City of Memphis says it has completed its investigation into Tyre Nichols' death
1 year, 9 months ago

The City of Memphis says it has completed its investigation into Tyre Nichols' death

NPR  

The City of Memphis says it has completed its investigation into Tyre Nichols' death Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Roberson/AP Jeff Roberson/AP The City of Memphis has completed its investigation into the beating death of Tyre Nichols, officials have announced. During a city council meeting on Tuesday, Memphis City Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Sink said that the city is …

Five US officers plead not guilty to murdering Tyre Nichols
1 year, 10 months ago

Five US officers plead not guilty to murdering Tyre Nichols

Firstpost  

The five officers were charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, official misconduct and ‘official oppression’ Washington: Five former police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to charges they murdered Tyre Nichols, a young Black man who died after a beating in the southern US city of Memphis, Tennessee. The five officers were charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault, …

5 former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to murder in Tyre Nichols’ death
1 year, 10 months ago

5 former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to murder in Tyre Nichols’ death

LA Times  

The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards on Jan. 28. Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols was stopped by police for an …

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols
1 year, 10 months ago

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols

NPR  

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols Enlarge this image toggle caption Adrian Sainz/AP Adrian Sainz/AP The five former police officers accused in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man pulled from his car during a traffic stop last month and then brutally beaten, pleaded not guilty today during their first …

2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on
1 year, 10 months ago

2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on

NPR  

2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on Enlarge this image toggle caption Matthew Hinton/AP Matthew Hinton/AP MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two sheriff's deputies who have been suspended for five days for their role in the arrest of Tyre Nichols failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where …

Officer fired in Tyre Nichols case had minor reprimands
1 year, 10 months ago

Officer fired in Tyre Nichols case had minor reprimands

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis police officer who hit Tyre Nichols with a stun gun during a traffic stop that preceded Nichols’ brutal beating by other officers had a prior record of minor infractions before he was fired, records released Monday showed. On body camera footage from the initial stop, Hemphill is heard saying that he used a stun gun …

Tyre Nichols' death: How presentation of video evidence in court can have an impact
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols' death: How presentation of video evidence in court can have an impact

Firstpost  

The footage of Tyre Nichols is yet another reminder that video can help people bear witness to traumatic events. However, the way video is presented in court can greatly influence jurors’ perceptions Body camera and surveillance footage depicting the 7 January, 2023, fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was key in raising national awareness and prompting protests for police reform. Rather, …

Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

NPR  

Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death Enlarge this image toggle caption Memphis Police Department via AP Memphis Police Department via AP Tyre Nichols' death is putting Memphis police under scrutiny in more ways than one, as Tennessee prosecutors say they will conduct a review of all the cases handled by the five former …

Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him
1 year, 10 months ago

Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The officer who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car before police fatally beat him never explained why he was being stopped, newly released documents show, and emerging reports from Memphis residents suggest that was common. The Memphis Police Department blasted Demetrius Haley and four other officers as “blatantly unprofessional” and asked that they be stripped of the …

Report slams police as ‘unprofessional’ in Tyre Nichols beating
1 year, 10 months ago

Report slams police as ‘unprofessional’ in Tyre Nichols beating

Al Jazeera  

One officer is accused of sharing photos of the injured 29-year-old motorist who was pulled over without explanation. The officer in the United States who pulled 29-year-old Tyre Nichols from his car before police fatally beat him never explained why Nichols was being stopped, newly released documents show. Documents released on Tuesday by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training …

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