Thirteen Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, officials said Tuesday, as city council members expressed frustration with the police and fire chiefs.
Video already made public showed officers punching, kicking, pepper-spraying and using a baton against Nichols, who had fled after being hit with a stun gun at a traffic stop. Afterward, multiple officers stood around and chatted as he sat limply against a car.
Davis and fire chief Gina Sweat were called before the council to discuss policy changes or reforms put in place since Nichols' arrest and death. But their presentations included procedures that were planned or in place previously.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Memphis Police Department to be reviewed by DOJ after Tyre Nichols’ death'While we no doubt have a long way to go on the road to healing, hopefully through our actions, citizens will see we are working to be better and that we are heading down the right path,' Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland wrote in the memo.
Read more »
DOJ will review Memphis police force after the death of Tyre NicholsThe Justice Department will look at the Memphis Police Department’s special units and use of force, using an office that the GOP has targeted in budgets.
Read more »
Parents of Tyre Nichols, killed by Memphis police, named as State of the Union guestsThe parents of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old skateboarder and FedEx employee killed last month by Memphis police, will be among those attending President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday in Washington.
Read more »
Memphis PD Lowered Recruiting Standards Before Tyre Nichols' Fatal BeatingBeyond the beating, kicking, cursing and pepper spraying, the video of Tyre Nichols’ deadly arrest at the hands of young Memphis police officers is just as notable for what's missing — any experienced supervisors showing up to stop them.
Read more »
Memphis city attorney says seven more police officers facing discipline for Tyre Nichols beating | CNNSeven additional Memphis police officers are facing discipline in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death, City Attorney Jessica Sink told CNN's Nick Valencia on Tuesday.
Read more »
8 more Memphis police officers to face charges in Tyre Nichols case, city attorney saysEight more officers with the Memphis Police Department will likely face charges in the aftermath of Tyre Nichols' death last month, officials said on Tuesday.
Read more »