"Newly Released Videos Shed Light on Tyre Nichols's Fatal Beating by Memphis Police"

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"Newly Released Videos Shed Light on Tyre Nichols's Fatal Beating by Memphis Police"
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Newly released police bodycam footage reveals that Tyre Nichols was initially pulled over for speeding and an improper lane change, contradicting previous statements from the Memphis Police Department. The footage also shows officers discussing Nichols' behavior and strength after the traffic stop, with one officer suggesting Nichols may have been under the influence of substances. Former officer Preston Hemphill, who was involved in the traffic stop, was fired, while five former Memphis officers, including Hemphill, are facing state and federal charges in relation to Nichols' death.

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