Three ex-Memphis officers charged in killing of Tyre Nichols stand trial Trial for Tadarrius Bean, Justin Smith Jr, and Demetrius Haley begins on charges linked to 29-year-old’s 2023 death The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2024
What to know about the video showing Tyre Nichols' fatal beating by Memphis police officers Footage from Memphis police cameras show a starkly different scene of the January 2023 beating that ended Tyre Nichols' life than the reports from the officers who delivered the blows The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
Trial for 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death set to begin Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the federal trial of three former Memphis officers charged with violating the civil rights of Tyre Nichols The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
Former Memphis Police Officer Pleads Guilty In Violent Arrest Case Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty in federal court for the violent arrest and beating death of Tyre Nichols, sparking discussions on policing and... Top News · Aug 23, 2024
Prominent civil rights lawyer represents slain US airman's family. A look at Ben Crump's past cases The family of a young Black U.S. Air Force airman gunned down by a Florida sheriff’s deputy is represented by a prominent civil rights lawyer The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
Former Tennessee Police Officer To Change Plea In Fatal Beating Case Former Tennessee police officer to change plea in fatal beating case of Memphis motorist. Case highlights police accountability issues. Top News · Aug 23, 2024
Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial A former Tennessee police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols intends to change his not guilty plea The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
A 2nd ex-Memphis officer accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols is changing his plea A second former Memphis police officer charged with federal civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols last year is changing his not-guilty plea, in a case that sparked outrage and calls for police reform The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
Federal Judge Considers Evidence In Memphis Police Beating Case Federal judge in Memphis considers allowing evidence from deceased victim's car in trial of former police officers. Top News · May 29, 2024
Defense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car A federal judge is considering whether the eventual jury at the trial of four former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols should hear evidence that Nichols had a hallucinogenic drug and stolen credit cards in his car that night The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
Former Memphis Police Officers To Stand Trial For Civil Rights Violations Federal trial of former Memphis police officers accused in Tyre Nichols' death to proceed in the city despite objections. Case sparks discussions on police... Top News · Apr 5, 2024
Tennessee Governor Repeals Police Traffic Stop Reforms In Memphis Governor Lee repeals Memphis police traffic stop reforms post Tyre Nichols' death, sparking controversy and criticism from Nichols' parents and Democratic ... Top News · Mar 29, 2024
Tennessee Governor Signs Law Blocking Local Police Reforms Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs bill blocking cities from enacting police reforms, sparking controversy over racial profiling and police violence concerns. Top News · Mar 29, 2024
Memphis Officers' State Trial Postponed Indefinitely Memphis judge postpones state trial for officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death to avoid hindering defense rights. Nichols' family seeks justice. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Top News · Mar 8, 2024 Tennessee House Advances Bill Undoing Memphis Police Reforms Tennessee House bill seeks to reverse Memphis police reforms post fatal incident, sparking controversy and discussions on public safety.
WEKU · Jan 31, 2024 Newly released recordings reveal what officers said after Tyre Nichols' fatal beating About 21 hours of newly released video and audio are revealing more about what first responders in Memphis, Tenn., did and said the night Nichols was pulled over and mortally injured.
WEKU · Jan 10, 2024 DOJ issues new guide for specialized police units in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death In a report to be made public Wednesday, federal officials call for mayors and police chiefs to assess whether such specialized units are even necessary to solve community problems.
WEKU · Jan 9, 2024 Memphis committee recommends replacing police chief, 1 year after Tyre Nichols death A Memphis City Council committee voted to replace Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis a year after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers generated intense criticism of her department.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024 City council committee recommends replacing Memphis police chief, 1 year after Tyre Nichols death A Memphis City Council committee has voted to recommend that police chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis be replaced, a year after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers generated intense criticism of her department and led to a federal investigation into how it fights crime
The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2024 2023 saw record killings by US police. Who is most affected? Officers killed at least 1,232 people last year – the deadliest year for homicides by law enforcement in over a decade, data shows
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024 Tyre Nichols' family to gather for vigil 1 year after police brutally beat him Tyre Nichols' loved ones are set to gather in remembrance at the site where police fatally beat the Black man one year ago
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023 Former Memphis officer charged in Tyre Nichols' death had some violations in prior prison guard job One of the five former Memphis Police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols had incurred some policy violations in a prior prison guard job and faced accusations of excessive force that his department deemed unfounded or unsubstantiated
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing A judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in January
WEKU · Nov 2, 2023 A former Memphis officer pleads guilty to charges in Tyre Nichols' beating death Desmond Mills Jr. changed his plea to guilty in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to reverse course. The agreement would settle state and federal charges.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Former police officer enters guilty plea in Tyre Nichols beating death Desmond Mills Jr is the first officer involved in Mr Nichols’ death to face sentencing