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Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public. The release comes one day after the officers were charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023

Events in the Memphis police beating death of Tyre Nichols

The city of Memphis on Friday released video of the police traffic stop and beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. Five police officers have been fired and charged with second-degree murder in his death.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

Tyre Nichols: Memphis braced for release of police beating video

Father died in US city three days after confrontation with five officers

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

Tyre Nichols’s mother says ‘I feel sorry’ for officers charged with son’s murder

RowVaughn Wells gives interview after five Memphis police officers were charged with murder in the beating death of her son

The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2023

US authorities release police video in death of Tyre Nichols

Memphis police chief says the video, which shows police beating a Black motorist, depicts ‘acts that defy humanity’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2023

Memphis braces for release of video in Tyre Nichols' arrest

The city of Memphis and the nation are awaiting the release of a police video depicting five officers viciously beating a Black man who later died

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies

"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban the Advanced Placement course.

WEKU · Jan 27, 2023

5 ex-Memphis police officers charged with murder in brutal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop

Five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2023

US officers involved in Tyre Nichols’s death face murder charges

Family says Nichols was beaten for three minutes by officers during traffic stop before dying in hospital days later.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023

Memphis braces for release of Tyre Nichols’ bodycam as police chief says it shows ‘heinous, inhumane’ death

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said the footage would be released in the next few days

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023