Family of Tyre Nichols Seek ‘Urgent’ Intervention from United Nations
Tyre Nichols (From Nichols Family) *The family of Tyre Nichols has filed “an Urgent Appeal” to the United Nations, requesting global condemnation of his “torture and extrajudicial killing” by Memphis police. “Today, we filed an Urgent Appeal before the United Nations asking it to condemn the tragic killing of Tyre Nichols, to demand transparency […]
Van Jones: The Police Who killed Tyre Nichols Were Black. But They Might Still Have Been Driven by Racism
[…] views expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion at CNN. *(CNN) — On Friday evening, the city of Memphis released graphic video of Tyre Nichols’ arrest to the public. Nichols died three days after the arrest. Three decades ago, when four White Los Angeles police officers were videotaped beating Rodney King, […]
Tyre Nichol’s Photography to Appear on Palm Springs, CA Billboards
Tyre Nichols Desertx-billboard *Tyre Nichols always loved photography and dreamed about shooting his way into a career. While his dream was stripped from him, now thru May 7, will be his most significant turning point as a selection of his photos will be featured on billboards across Palm Springs, California. The Desert X artistic […]
3 EMTs Fired by Memphis Fire Dept Over Their (Lack of) Response to Tyre Nichols Incident
[…] Sandridge and Lt. Michelle Whitaker – (Memphis Fire Dept) *As it should have, the Memphis Fire Department announced three employees were fired over their response to the Tyre Nichols incident. Emergency medical technicians Robert Long and JaMichael Sandridge and Lt. Michelle Whitaker have been terminated, the fire department said (01-30-23). The three were responding to […]
Mixed Verdicts in Tyre Nichols Case: Three Ex-Officers Convicted of Witness Tampering | WATCH
[…] *In a landmark ruling that reverberates through the nation, three former Memphis police officers were convicted on Thursday for their roles in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a case that ignited widespread protests and calls for significant reforms in law enforcement. The jury deliberated for approximately six hours, delivering a verdict that left […]
LA Civil Rights Leaders to Host Screening of Police Beating of Tyre Nichols for ‘Community Healing’ – Rodney King’s Daughter to Attend
Tyre Nichols family & pic of Tyre (Gerald Herbert-AP) *A coalition of Los Angeles civil rights leaders is calling for community members to stop by to watch the video of the vicious beating of Tyre Nichols to death by 5 former Memphis Police officers Friday evening at 4pm Pacific. The coalition says that watching […]
‘I Hope They Die’ Says Brother of Tyre Nichols About Former Officers Involved in Brutal Beating | Video
Tyre Nichols after being beaten by Memphis cops – screenshot *The brother of Tyre Nichols is speaking out about the five Black former Memphis police officers who were charged with the beating death of Tyre. “You want my truth?… I hope they die,” the victim’s brother, Jamal Dupree, told FOX 40 News. EUR reported […]
Lawsuit Over Tyre Nichols’ Death Could Bankrupt City of Memphis
Tyre Nichols (via Ben Crump) *Officials in Memphis said that the $550 million lawsuit filed by Row Vaughn Wells, the mother of Tyre Nichols, against the city would bankrupt the city. We reported earlier via CNN that Nichols’ family filed a federal $550 million lawsuit against the city of Memphis, its police department, and […]
How Media Outlets Are Handling the Tyre Nichols Arrest Footage | Video
A protestor watches a video showing the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols, the young Black man who died while hospitalized three days after he was pulled over while driving by Memphis police officers. (Brian Snyder-Reuters) *(CNN) — News organizations across the country faced a dilemma Friday evening when Memphis police released video showing the […]
WATCH the Video of the Beating of Tyre Nichols + Mother Speaks – Protestors Gather
*Via MSNBC/Joy Reid, watch the video of the beating/killing of Tyre Nichols and its analysis. MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Tyre Nichols Had ‘Extensive Bleeding Caused by ‘Severe Beating’ by BLACK Memphis Cops! – According to Preliminary Autopsy Commissioned by Family In an exclusive interview, CNN’s Don Lemon speaks with the mother of Tyre Nichols, RowVaughn […]
Memphis Police Supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ Death Retired a Day Before Firing
Tyre Nichols (via Ben Crump) *A termination hearing had been planned for the Memphis police supervisor who was on the scene when officers viciously beat Tyre Nichols. But Lt. DeWayne Smith was allowed to retire with his benefits the day before he would have been held responsible for controversial actions. “We call for Memphis […]
Cerelyn Davis: Memphis Police Chief WILL be TESTED by Tyre Nichols Case | VIDEOs
[…] law enforcement in Tennessee’s second most populous city. But her leadership now faces a crucial test. The country will be watching how Memphis handles the death of Tyre Nichols, who was beaten by officers after a traffic stop earlier this month. “If you had to handpick a leader who you would want in place under […]
5 Former Police Officers Involved in Deadly Beating of Tyre Nichols Indicted on Federal Charges | VIDEO
5 Ex-Memphis police officers who beat Tyre Nichols *(CNN) —5 Ex-Memphis Cops Who Beat Tyre Nichols to death have been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to court filings. The five officers – Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith – are facing several charges, including deprivation of rights. […]
This Ex-Memphis Cop (Preston Hemphill) Won’t Face Criminal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case | WATCH
[…] charges will be filed against Preston Hemphill, one of the Memphis police officers who was fired for his involvement in the fatal traffic stop that led to Tyre Nichols’ death, the Shelby County District Attorney announced Tuesday. On January 7, 29-year-old Nichols, a Black man, was repeatedly punched and kicked by Memphis police officers following […]
Former Memphis Police Officer Says Tyre Nichols was Initially Pulled Over on Suspicion of speeding in Newly Released Videos | WATCH
*(CNN) — Newly released videos from the city of Memphis, Tennessee, appear to shed light on the reason why Tyre Nichols was initially stopped by police last year – an encounter that eventually led to his death and sparked fresh protests over how police in America treat people of color. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was violently and repeatedly […]
