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New charges for former police officers in Nichols case

A US federal court has charged five former Memphis police officers with violating the civil rights of motorist Tyre Nichols by beating him to death after a traffic stop and engaging in a cover-up.
US • 13 Sep 23

Nichols funeral draws civil rights leaders in Memphis

Hundreds of people have gathered in a Memphis church to bid farewell to Tyre Nichols, an African American man who died after being brutally beaten by police, with civil rights leaders Al Sharpton leading the high-profile service attended by Vice President Kamala Harris.
US • 01 Feb 23

Memphis disbands police unit after fatal beating video

The US city of Memphis has disbanded the special police unit whose officers fatally beat a young black man, after graphic video of the assault sparked widespread shock and outrage.
World • 29 Jan 23

Police release video of Tyre Nichols incident

Police in Memphis have released a video of the violent encounter earlier this month between Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, and the five police officers charged with his murder.
US • 28 Jan 23

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