Nation May 19 Judge blocks release of video, records in Tyre Nichols death investigation By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press
Nation May 04 Tyre Nichols died of blunt force injuries to the head, autopsy shows The Shelby County medical examiner released the report Thursday. It was released months after one of the latest police killings to prompt nationwide protests and an intense public conversation about police brutality. By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press
Nation Apr 19 Watch 7:45 Tyre Nichols’ mother discusses lawsuit against Memphis and officers who beat him The family of Tyre Nichols, who died in January after being severely beaten by five Memphis police officers, has filed a $550 million federal lawsuit against the city of Memphis over his death. The five officers charged with second-degree murder… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Nation Apr 19 Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis, says police unit ‘targeted young Black men’ The family of Tyre Nichols has sued the city of Memphis and individual officers and emergency medical personnel involved in his case. By Adrian Sainz, Travis Loller, Associated Press
Nation Mar 24 4 former police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death barred from policing 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. By 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 Watch 4:06 News Wrap: Russian mercenaries claim control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian mercenaries claimed they have gained control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, President Biden will propose slowing the growth of federal deficits by $3 trillion, worker strikes in France paralyzed parts of the country, tens… Continue watching
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 17 Watch 5:26 News Wrap: Ohio officials say public water supply safe near derailment, chemical spill In our news wrap Friday, Ohio officials say testing shows public water in East Palestine is still safe to drink after the toxic chemical spill, five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in… Continue watching