Tyre Nichols probe: 7 from Memphis police fired, 1 retired
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A seventh Memphis Police Department employee was fired and another retired while he was recommended to lose his job for their roles in the fatal arrest of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old motorist who died three days after a brutal police beating in January. Memphis’ chief legal officer, Jennifer Sink, told city councilmembers about the actions, which helped conclude the police and fire departments' administrative investigation into the violent arrest that led to Nichols’ death. The six officers previously fired for their roles in Nichols' arrest and beating were members of Memphis Police's Scorpion Unit, an anti-crime task force that residents have accused of violent tactics. Nichols' family, their lawyers, community leaders and activists have called for changes within the Memphis Police Department concerning issues related to traffic stops, use of force, improving transparency and other policies.
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