Protesters in Memphis have blocked off highways in the aftermath of video footage being released from the traffic stop that ultimately led to the death of 29-year-old Memphis resident Tyre Nichols. Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, died on January 10, three days after Memphis police officers stopped him for âreckless driving.â In an initial statement
Tyre Nicholsâ Parents Call for âPeaceful Protestsâ After Video Footage Release
March 11, 2023 by
The parents of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man who died three days after police conducted a traffic stop, urged protesters to remain peaceful amid the release of body cam footage of the encounter that allegedly led to Nicholsâ death. Nichols died on January 10, three days after Memphis police officers stopped him for âreckless
Van Jones on Tyre Nichols Video: Brutal, Inhumane, ‘A Dog Being Beaten’ Would’ve Got More Help
March 11, 2023 by
CNN contributor Van Jones said Friday on âAnderson Cooper 360â that âa dog being beatenâ wouldâve gotten more help while reacting to the video released by the Memphis Police Department showing the beating of Tyre Nichols. Jones said, âBrutal, inhumane, unacceptable, unjustifiable. I mean, heâs just now getting attention. A dog being beaten would have been helped
Protests Erupt Nationwide After Release of Tyre Nicholsâ Footage
March 11, 2023 by
Protests have begun across the country after Memphis officials released the video footage of the traffic stop that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, died on January 10, three days after Memphis police officers stopped him for âreckless driving.â In an initial statement, the Memphis Police Department said
Al Sharpton Blasts âInsultingâ Cops at Tyre Nicholsâ Funeral
February 3, 2023 by
During a Wednesday afternoon funeral for Tyre Nichols, who was beaten to death by Memphis police officers, heavy-hitting speakers blasted the cops involved, members of Congress, and the countryâs failureâonce againâto protect Black lives from death at the hands of police.In a brief but moving address, Nicholsâ mother RowVaughn Wells echoed the numerous callsâincluding from
Tyre Nicholsâ Family Accepts Invite to State of the Union Address
January 30, 2023 by
The family of Tyre Nichols are set to attend next monthâs State of the Union address after an invitation was extended to them by the Congressional Black Caucus. The caucusâs executive director, Vincent Evans, tweeted Sunday that Nicholsâ parents had accepted the invitation extended by its chairman, Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV).In a Sunday appearance on
Memphis PD Disbands Unit After Tyre Nichols Murder as Obamas Slam Cops for the âUnjustifiedâ Assault
January 29, 2023 by
Memphis PD Disbands Unit After Tyre Nichols Murder as Obamas Slam Cops for the âUnjustifiedâ AssaultIn a dual statement, Barack and Michelle Obama said the murder is the âlatest, painful reminderâ of Americaâs flawed policing.Updated Jan. 29, 2023 3:52AM ET / Published Jan. 28, 2023 3:26PM ET Adrian Sainz/AP/ShutterstockThe Memphis Police Department has deactivated the SCORPION unit following the release of brutal