‘We’re all Tyre’: Mourners gather for Nichols’ funeral
Tyre Nichols’ family and friends gathered for a funeral intended to celebrate his life 3 weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis cops. More
February 1, 2023
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Police Brutality
This category examines those that are marginalized and disproportionately impacted by police brutality, such as police shootings, wrongful arrests and physical abuse of civilians.
Records: Minor infractions for officers before Nichols case
Their transgressions were mainly procedural but included using minor physical force during an arrest and failing to fill out a form about it. More
February 1, 2023
Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge
Attorney for ex-Minneapolis cop Tou Thao, who held back bystanders while colleagues restrained George Floyd, said his client and should be acquitted. More
January 31, 2023
Family of Tyre Nichols prepares to lay him to rest
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers. More
January 31, 2023
Memphis’ SCORPION unit among many to draw scrutiny in US
Police department leaders bill specialty squads as “elite” units of officers sent into neighborhoods in response to increases in specific crimes. More
January 31, 2023
Tyre Nichols’ family to address additional police discipline
Tyre Nichols' family plans to gather Tuesday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump at the historic Mason Temple in Memphis. More
January 31, 2023
Memphis PD Relieves 6th Officer of Duty, Scraps SCORPION Unit
Memphis Police dismantle SCORPION unit in wake of Tyre Nichols' beating death by 5 cops; a 6th cop was suspended and 3 EMTs were fired. More
January 30, 2023
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
2 more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and 3 emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols. More
January 30, 2023
Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture
The five officers charged were part of the so-called Scorpion unit, which stands for Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in our Neighborhoods. More
January 30, 2023
Tyre Nichols’ brutal beating by police shown on video
Memphis police release video showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by police officers who held the Black motorist down and repeatedly struck him. More
January 27, 2023
Bodycam Video of Tyre Nichols Beating Released
Memphis Police release bodycam video of 5 cops beating Black man Tyre Nichols, who died 3 days later. Those cope were charged with murder. More
January 27, 2023
Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye
Tyre Nichols was just minutes from his Memphis home on Jan. 7 when he was pulled over by police and fatally beaten. More
January 27, 2023
Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nichols’ arrest
The officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a motorist who died three days. More
January 27, 2023
Police Bodycam of Beating of Tyre Nichols Releases Today
The officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a motorist who died three days. More
January 27, 2023
Tyre Nichols Death: 5 Memphis Ex-Cops Charged With Murder
5 Memphis ex-cops are charged with murder following confrontations with 29-year-old FedEx driver Tyre Nichols, who died 3 days later. More
January 26, 2023
DA: 5 Memphis cops ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death
The legal team said officers beat Tyre Nichols for 3 minutes in a 'savage' encounter reminiscent of the infamous 1991 police beating of Rodney King. More
January 26, 2023
Deadly Police Encounter: 5 Memphis Police Officers Fired
The 5 Memphis police officers involved in the violent arrest of Black motorist Tyre Nichols have been fired. More
January 25, 2023
Feds: Investigation into Tyre Nichols’ death may take time
U.S. Attorney said federal investigation into death of Tyre Nichols, Black man who died after a violent arrest by Memphis police, “may take some time." More
January 25, 2023
Memphis DA: Video release may coincide with charge decision
DA Steve Mulroy said investigators probing Tyre Nichols’ Jan. 7 arrest want to complete as many interviews as possible before releasing the video this week or next... More
January 25, 2023
Memphis on edge ahead of violent arrest video’s release
Memphis is on edge ahead of possible release of footage of Black man Tyre Nichols' violent arrest that led to firings of 5 cops after he... More
January 23, 2023
