All articles tagged with #tyre nichols
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
A judge ordered a new federal trial for three ex-Memphis police officers convicted of witness tampering in Tyre Nichols' death, citing potential bias from a previous judge who expressed beliefs about gang involvement, raising concerns about fairness in the case.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A federal judge in Tennessee has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers convicted of witness tampering in the Tyre Nichols case, citing concerns of bias after the original judge allegedly suggested police infiltration by gang members, amidst ongoing legal proceedings and nationwide protests over police violence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
A judge has ordered a new trial for three Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges related to the beating death of Tyre Nichols, citing potential judicial bias in the original trial. The officers were previously found guilty of obstruction of justice after the incident, which sparked nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
A U.S. Department of Justice investigation has found that the Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, following the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop. The report highlights systemic issues, including the use of traffic stops to address crime and a lack of oversight, leading to rights violations disproportionately affecting Black residents. The city of Memphis has resisted federal oversight until it can review the findings, while the involved officers face legal consequences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A Department of Justice investigation into the Memphis Police Department, initiated after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, has uncovered systemic issues including excessive force and racial discrimination. The report highlights unconstitutional practices, such as officers using force on restrained individuals and disproportionately targeting Black residents. The city of Memphis has resisted federal oversight until it can review the findings. The investigation follows similar probes in other cities and has led to criminal charges against officers involved in Nichols' death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
A US Department of Justice investigation has found that the Memphis police department regularly violates the rights of Black people, using excessive force and discriminatory practices. This investigation was initiated after the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by police officers following a traffic stop. The city of Memphis has resisted federal oversight until it can review the findings. The case has led to national protests and calls for police reform, with the involved officers facing both federal and state charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill repealing police traffic stop reforms in Memphis following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers in January 2023, despite pleas from Nichols' parents and Democratic lawmakers. The repeal nullifies some of Memphis' ordinances, including one that outlawed pretextual traffic stops. The move has sparked outrage and calls for reforms, with critics arguing that it undermines efforts to hold law enforcement accountable and address racially discriminatory policing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill repealing police traffic stop reforms in Memphis following the death of Tyre Nichols, despite pleas from Nichols' parents and ongoing federal investigations into policing and race in Memphis. The repeal nullifies ordinances that banned pretextual traffic stops, sparking outrage from Democratic lawmakers and advocates who see it as a setback for police reform in the majority-Black city. Nichols' parents felt marginalized and discouraged after their attempts to find middle ground with bill sponsors failed, and they urged Gov. Lee to veto the bill.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPLN
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a law nullifying police reform measures passed in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, preventing local governments from interfering with police actions. The reform, known as the Tyre Nichols Act, aimed to eliminate "pretextual" traffic stops. Nichols' parents, who advocated against the new law, believe it puts Black Memphians at risk and undoes their son's legacy. The measure becomes law as the Memphis police department is already under a federal civil rights investigation for Nichols' death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Tennessee Republicans are moving to block a policing change in Memphis that was implemented in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who was fatally beaten by officers during a traffic stop. The change had prevented police from intervening in minor traffic offenses, but the Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill prohibiting such local laws, citing concerns about increased crime. The bill now awaits the approval of Gov. Bill Lee.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WPLN
The Tennessee House unexpectedly passed a measure, HB1931, that would roll back police reform in Memphis following the death of Tyre Nichols, who was fatally beaten by police at a traffic stop. The bill would prevent local governments from passing anything that would interfere with stopping crime, prompting outrage from Nichols' family and Memphis lawmakers. Despite efforts to delay the bill, it now requires approval from the Senate and the governor's signature to become law, prompting concerns about undermining efforts to prevent future tragedies and foster trust between law enforcement and the community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Newly released video and audio recordings shed light on the actions and comments of first responders, including the five fired police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. The recordings reveal officers' fixation on the idea that Nichols was high on drugs, despite later autopsy findings showing only low levels of alcohol and THC in his system. The material also captures officers' statements about the traffic stop, their interactions with Nichols' family, and their reactions to the absence of drugs in his car. The case has sparked outrage and calls for police reform, leading to federal and state charges against the officers involved and ongoing investigations into the Memphis Police Department's use of force and racially discriminatory policing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Newly released video and audio recordings shed light on the actions and statements of first responders, including the five fired police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. The recordings reveal officers' fixation on the idea that Nichols was high on drugs, despite autopsy findings showing low levels of alcohol and THC in his system. The footage also shows officers' interactions with Nichols' parents and raises questions about the justification for the traffic stop and the subsequent beating. Attorneys for Nichols' family assert that the additional video affirms the unjustifiably brutal and inhumane actions of the officers, while the former officers facing charges declined to comment. The case has sparked outrage and intensified calls for police reform, leading to federal and state trials for the officers involved.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The city of Memphis released 21 hours of audio, surveillance, and police body-camera footage showing the night police officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black FedEx worker, during a traffic stop last January. The footage revealed officers yanking Nichols from his car, firing a Taser at him, and kicking and punching him after chasing him into a neighborhood. The videos do not show the initial traffic offense that prompted the stop, and the Police Department has said it could not find evidence to support those statements. The brutality shown in the initial videos led to the firing of multiple officers, federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department’s practices, and charges against five officers, one of whom pleaded guilty to federal charges.