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TYRE NICHOLS


Sheriff says 9 deputies charged in death of man beaten in Memphis jail

A sheriff says nine Memphis jail deputies have been indicted in the death of a Black man who was having a psychotic episode and died in custody last fall after jailers punched, kicked and kneeled on his back during a confrontation.

5th former Memphis officer pleads not guilty to federal civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols' death

A fifth former Memphis police officer has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.

4 former officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols beating

Four former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal civil rights charges in the violent beating and death of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop nine months ago.

After catching escaped murderer, officers took a photo with him. Experts say that was inappropriate

A group of two dozen officers posed for a photo with escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante, minutes after his capture.

5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death

Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with federal civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

District attorney drops at least 30 cases that involved officers charged in death of Tyre Nichols

A district attorney in Tennessee has said his office has dropped 30 to 40 cases involving the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree murder in the January beating death of Tyre Nichols.

How 6 Mississippi officers tried to cover up their torture of 2 Black men

Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to a racist assault on Michael Corey Jenkins and his friend Eddie Terrell Parker.

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

The U.S. Department of Justice 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.

California governor proposes rolling back access to police misconduct records

California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an end to public disclosure of investigations of abusive and corrupt police officers.

George Floyd death anniversary: Reckoning with police violence in limbo

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.

Judge blocks release of video, records in Tyre Nichols beating death investigation

A Tennessee judge has continued to temporarily block the release of more video footage and records in the Tyre Nichols investigation.

Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries, autopsy shows

An autopsy report shows Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head after he was beaten by Memphis police during a January arrest.

No charges for ex-officer who hit Tyre Nichols with stun gun

A prosecutor says a former Memphis police officer who hit Tyre Nichols with a stun gun during a traffic stop that preceded Nicholsโ€™ brutal beating by other officers wonโ€™t be charged criminally.

Tyre Nicholsโ€™ family sues Memphis police over beating, death

The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a brutal beating by five Memphis police officers, sued the officers and the city of Memphis, blaming them for his death and accusing officials of allowing a special unitโ€™s aggressive tactics to go unchecked despite warning signs.

Black chiefs to meet amid debate on benefit of cop diversity

Black police chiefs, commissioners, sheriffs and commanders from across the country are set to meet this weekend in Detroit for the annual CEO symposium of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

Civil rights probe launched after fatal Park Police shooting

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation after a U.S. Park Police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old who had driven away with an officer in the back seat after the teenager was found asleep in a suspected stolen car in Washington.

Deputies accused of shoving guns in mouths of 2 Black men

Police and court records obtained by The Associated Press show that deputies who were accepted to a Mississippi sheriff's department's special tactical unit have been involved in at least four violent encounters with Black men since 2019 that left two dead and another seriously wounded.

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

Four of five former Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee.

Supervisor in Tyre Nichols' death retired before firing

The Memphis police supervisor on scene when Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers retired with his benefits the day before a hearing to fire him.

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation strategies and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.

Fired Memphis EMT says police impeded Tyre Nichols' care

A former Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technician has told a Tennessee board that officers โ€œimpeded patient careโ€ by refusing to remove Tyre Nicholsโ€™ handcuffs, which would have allowed EMTs to check Nichols' vital signs after he was brutally beaten by police.

Documents detail EMTs' failure to aid Tyre Nichols

Documents provided to The Associated Press show that two Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technicians who were fired and had their licenses suspended for failing to give aid to Tyre Nichols for 19 minutes after he was brutally beaten by police did not perform basic examinations, including checking his vital signs.

4th Fire Department employee probed in Tyre Nichols case

A top Memphis official says a fourth Fire Department employee is being investigated as part of the cityโ€™s probe into the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols.

5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

The next hearing for five former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols has been scheduled for May 1.

Biden taking new steps to address racial inequality in gov't

The White House says President Joe Biden is taking new steps to address racial inequality throughout the federal government.

Deputies suspended in Nichols case didn't keep body cams on

Authorities say two sheriffโ€™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 Nichols had been beaten by five Memphis police officers.

Oregon joins debate over police education requirements

An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require police officers to complete at least two years of education beyond high school.

Union: Fired EMTs didn't get enough info in Nichols response

The head of a union representing most of the Memphis Fire Department said three employees who were fired after the death of Tyre Nichols werenโ€™t given enough information as they responded to the call for medical help.

Canopy at Memphis riverside park named after Tyre Nichols

A charitable foundation has named a Memphis park canopy for Tyre Nichols, who died last month after he was brutally beaten by officers.

1st officer in Nichols arrest accused of brutality at prison

Years before a Memphis police officer pulled Tyre Nichols from his car on Jan. 7, the officer was accused of taking part in the savage beating of an inmate at a county prison.

Report: Officer brandished gun on approaching Tyre Nichols

One of three Memphis Police officers who initially detained Tyre Nichols last month approached Nicholsโ€™ car while brandishing his gun.

Jury may not hear cops' admissions in Tyre Nicholsโ€™ beating

It was a stunning revelation: One of the officers involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols took a cellphone photo of the bloodied and handcuffed man and shared it with five other people.

Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him

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.

Toll of police brutality on display at State of the Union

The toll of police brutality in America was on painful display as family members of Black men and women killed in custody sit alongside lawmakers in the House to hear the presidentโ€™s State of the Union address.

Memphis officer took, shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols

Documents released Tuesday provide a scathing account of what authorities are calling the โ€œblatantly unprofessionalโ€ conduct of five officers involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop last month โ€” including new revelations about how one officer took and shared pictures of the bloodied victim.

13 Memphis officers could be disciplined in Nichols case

Officials say 13 Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols.

U2's Bono, family of Tyre Nichols' among Jill Biden's guests

Rock star Bono, the family of Tyre Nichols and the 26-year-old who disarmed a gunman in last monthโ€™s Monterey Park, California, shooting were among the featured guests sitting with first lady Jill Biden at Tuesdayโ€™s State of the Union address.

What to Watch: New political vibes this State of the Union

Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this yearโ€™s State of the Union address.

Tyre Nichols' mom, chief: Women on two sides of a tragedy

Tyre Nicholsโ€™ mother and Memphis police chief Cerelyn โ€œCJโ€ Davis are two women caught on different sides of a tragedy.

Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk says he will donate half of the proceeds of autographed photos of himself and BMX rider Rick Throne to the memorial fund for Tyre Nichols.

In Tyre Nichols' neighborhood, Black residents fear police

In a terrible way, the death of Tyre Nichols brings vindication to members of the Black community in Memphis who live in constant fear of the police.

6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols

Officials say a sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, including rules surrounding the deployment of a stun gun.

Advocates: Black cops not exempt from anti-Black policing

The death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis stands apart from some other police killings because the young Black man was beaten by Black officers.

At Nichols' funeral, Black America's grief on public display

The funeral of Tyre Nichols had all the hallmarks of whatโ€™s known as a homegoing service in Black American communities: comforting gospel hymns, remembrances from loved ones and a stirring eulogy from a clergyman.

High court offers bonuses, debt relief to lure police hires

Supreme Court police officers are looking for a few good men and women โ€” as are law enforcement departments around the country in a tight employment market.

Biden, Black caucus agree on path forward on police reform

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have left a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with an agreement on how to address the issue of policing in America after the recent killing of Tyre Nichols.

Records: Minor infractions for officers before Nichols case

Memphis police records show four of five Memphis officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols after violently beating him committed previous infractions.

How does watching violent videos like the Tyre Nichols beating affect our mental health

With just our cellphones we have endless access to disturbing videos. And that includes the recently released body camera footage of Tyre Nichols.

Live updates | Funeral for Tyre Nichols

The funeral for Tyre Nichols is taking place in Memphis, Tennessee, attended by family, friends and civil rights activists.

Ghosts of police reform past haunt a newly divided Congress

The release of footage showing Memphis, Tennessee, police officers violently beating Tyre Nichols has renewed calls for Congress to pass police reform legislation.

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nicholsโ€™ funeral

Tyre Nicholsโ€™ family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and heartfelt tributes, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.

Tyre Nichols beating raises scrutiny on 'elite' police units

Police departments across the country deploy plainclothes squads of officers in unmarked cars to tackle increasing crime rates or get guns off the street.

White House: Harris will attend Tyre Nichols' funeral

Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers just minutes from his home.

Tyre Nichols' parents to attend Biden State of Union speech

The parents of Tyre Nichols will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol next week.

Tyre Nichols case shows officers still fail to intervene

As Memphis police officers attacked Tyre Nichols with their feet, fists and a baton, others held Nichols down or milled about, even as he cried out in pain before his body went limp.

Criminologists say country in โ€˜crisisโ€™ when it comes to law enforcement, training

Criminologists tell News4JAX, we are in a crisis when it comes to training police officers. They point to three cases -- the murder of George Floyd, the mass shooting in Uvalde and now the killing of Tyre Nichols.

Tyre Nichols deadly beating reignites talk of police accountability and reform

Tyre Nichols fatal encounter with five police officers in Memphis is a glaring reminder that more needs to be done to stop police brutality before it ever occurs, according to civil rights leaders.

7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.

Advocacy groups join together at rally in response to released footage of Tyre Nichols

Jacksonville Community Action Committee held a rally in front of the Duval County Courthouse to demand justice for Tyre Nichols and others who have been victims of police brutality in America.

Pastor prays for peace after brutal beating of Tyre Nichols

The pastor at the Memphis church where Tyre Nicholsโ€™ family spoke from the pulpit urging peace after his brutal killing reiterated the call for calm, following the release of video showing the fatal beating by police.

Jacksonville sheriff calls beating of Tyre Nichols โ€˜reprehensible, inexcusableโ€™ after video footage is released

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters issued a statement Saturday following the release of video footage showing multiple officers beating Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in early January.

Trump says beating of Nichols 'never should have happened'

Former President Donald Trump says the footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers is โ€œhorribleโ€ and that the attack โ€œnever should have happened.โ€.

In 67 minutes of video, brutality followed by nonchalance

The 67 minutes of body camera and surveillance footage released in the death of a Memphis man at the hands of police give a glimpse of a harrowing night that oscillates between brutality and nonchalance.

Distrust of police: Black parents, children have 'the talk'

โ€œThe talkโ€ has been passed down in many Black families for generations to prepare their children for interactions with police.

Memphis beating video puts spotlight on first police account

Newly released video shows Memphis police officers battering motorist Tyre Nichols with punches and kicks and also using pepper spray and a baton.

Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

The Memphis police chief has disbanded the cityโ€™s so-called Scorpion unit after some of its officers beat Black motorist Tyre Nichols to death.

Grizzlies, other NBA teams speak out on Tyre Nichols' death

The outrage, frustration, sadness and anger over the killing of Tyre Nichols was evident around the NBA on Friday.

Attorney who represented Rodney King says multiple video angles of officers beating Tyre Nichols played key role in charges

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man was made public Friday, just one day after the officers were charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols.

Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nicholsโ€™ death

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.

LIVE: Protests in Memphis following release of footage in Tyre Nicholsโ€™ death

Disclaimer: Viewer discretion in livestreams advised.

Live Updates | Release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both condemning the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols that ended in his death.

Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nichols' arrest

Authorities are about to release police video depicting officers beating a Black man who later died.

Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nicholsโ€™ arrest at 7 p.m. tonight

Authorities are about to release police video depicting officers beating a Black man who later died.

Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nicholsโ€™ arrest at 7 p.m. tonight

Authorities in Memphis have released video showing Black motorist Tyre Nichols being beaten by five police officers who held him down and repeatedly struck him with fists, batons and boots.

DA: 5 Memphis cops 'all responsible' for Tyre Nichols' death

Five fired Memphis police officers have been charged with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop.

Feds: Investigation into Tyre Nichols' death may take time

The U_S_ Attorneyโ€™s Office said Wednesday the federal investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after a violent arrest by Memphis police, โ€œmay take some time.โ€.

Attorneys liken Tyre Nichols' arrest to Rodney King beating

Attorneys for the family of a Black motorist who died after a violent encounter with Memphis police say officers beat Tyre Nichols for three minutes in a โ€œsavageโ€ encounter reminiscent of the infamous 1991 police beating of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King.

Swift firing of police is rare, but could become more common

Those studying police and criminal justice issues said the speed with which five Memphis police officers were fired following the traffic stop of a man who later died is unusual but could become more common.

5 police officers fired after Memphis man's arrest, death

Officials say five Memphis Police Department officers have been fired for excessive use of force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid stemming from an arrest during a traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital.

Justice Department investigating Memphis man's arrest, death

The U.S. Justice Department says it has opened a civil rights investigation into the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died days after a confrontation with Memphis Police Department officers during a traffic stop.

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