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 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 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 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 6:10 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… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 5:18 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading