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People protest after the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

Nation Aug 28

Judge orders new trial for 3 Memphis ex-officers convicted over fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

By Associated Press

Nation May 07

People protest after the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in state trial over fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023.

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Nation Dec 04

A Memphis Police Department patrol vehicle is parked at the North Main precinct in Memphis
Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, DOJ probe finds

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.

By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Nation Aug 18

Memphis Police officers arraigned on murder charges
3 former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death request separate trials

The three officers, plus former colleagues Demetrius Haley and Emmitt Martin, have pleaded not guilty to charges connected with Nichols' beating, which was captured on police video and intensified discussions of police brutality in Memphis and around the country.

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Nation Jul 27

Justice Department announces investigation of Memphis police practices after Tyre Nichols death

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the patterns or practices of the police department in Memphis, Tennessee, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop.

By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

Mar 18

Police supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired before his termination hearing

By Associated Press

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, according to documents filed to revoke his law enforcement certification.

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Mar 08

Justice Department to review Memphis Police Department’s use of force

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

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 beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest.

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Mar 02

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Memphis residents question best path forward after police killing of Tyre Nichols

By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane

It’s been almost two months since the police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. Five police officers have pleaded not guilty in his fatal beating. In all, the city's investigation into the incident has included at least 13 officers…

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Feb 19

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News Wrap: Blinken visits Turkey, pledges more disaster aid after quakes

In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Turkey and pledged an additional $100 million in U.S. aid for earthquake recovery efforts in the region, Syria says Israeli airstrikes in Damascus killed at least five people in…

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Feb 08

New documents show Memphis officer took, shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols

By Adrian Sainz, Travis Loller, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

Documents released Tuesday provide new revelations about how one officer took and shared pictures of a bloodied and beaten Tyre Nichols.

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