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Former Memphis Police Officer Speaks Out on Five Ex-Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols’ Violent ArrestImage courtesy of assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com

Former Memphis Police Officer Speaks Out on Five Ex-Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols’ Violent Arrest

By News Masher on January 27, 2023

A former Memphis city police officer has spoken about the five ex-officers charged in the case of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest. The officer described the "proactive" approach of the ex-officers, who were part of the SCORPION unit, a new anti-violence unit created by the Memphis Police Department in November 2021. The former officer expressed shock at the situation, noting that the city's murder rate was soaring when the SCORPION unit was created and the Memphis Police Department is currently conducting an internal investigation into the incident.

President Joe Biden Expresses Outrage and Pain After Video of Memphis Police Beating Tyre Nichols is ReleasedImage courtesy of assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com

President Joe Biden Expresses Outrage and Pain After Video of Memphis Police Beating Tyre Nichols is Released

By News Masher on January 27, 2023

President Joe Biden expressed outrage and pain after Memphis police released footage of five officers beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop earlier this month. He joined Nichols' family in calling for peaceful protest, noting that it is yet another painful reminder of the fear and trauma experienced by Black and Brown Americans. The Memphis Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident and the five officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.

Five Former Memphis Police Officers Indicted in Connection to Death of Tyre Nichols, Video Footage of Arrest to be Released Tonight.Image courtesy of assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com

Five Former Memphis Police Officers Indicted in Connection to Death of Tyre Nichols, Video Footage of Arrest to be Released Tonight.

By News Masher on January 27, 2023

Five former Memphis police officers have been indicted for their involvement in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who died from injuries sustained during a traffic stop. RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols' mother, spoke out about the indictments and said that the officers have "brought shame to their own families" and "brought shame to the Black community". Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said that the indictments are a step in the right direction, but that video footage of the arrest will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the case.

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