memphis

Census Shows Memphis Is Largest Majority-Black City, Replacing Detroit

The Motor City questions the data’s accuracy as its population continues to plunge.
05/23/2023

Autopsy Shows Tyre Nichols Died From Blunt Force Trauma

The report revealed that the 29-year-old also suffered from damage to his kidneys and liver failure.
05/05/2023

Memphis Officer Involved In Tyre Nichols Arrest Will Not Face Charges

Preston Hemphill was at the scene during the traffic stop but was never present when Nichols was fatally assaulted.
05/03/2023

Lawsuit Says Cops Who Fatally Beat Tyre Nichols Also Attacked Another Black Man 3 Days Earlier

Monterrious Harris was lucky to survive the arrest, the lawsuit states.
02/09/2023
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The U.S. Department of Justice To Review Memphis Police After Tyre Nichols' Killing

An independent autopsy determined Tyre died from extensive bleeding.
02/07/2023
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Tyre Nichols' Mother Calls His Death 'Unimaginable' At Emotional Funeral

The five cops that were charged with murder have been released on bond.
02/02/2023

Tyre Nichols' Mother Calls His Death 'Unimaginable' At Emotional Funeral

Rev. Al Sharpton and Vice President Kamala Harris joined others at the service in calling for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
02/01/2023

Maxine Waters Says Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema “Don’t Give a Darn” About Police Reform

The California congresswoman called for congressional action around police brutality.
01/30/2023

Tyre Nichols’ GoFundMe Reaches Over $1.1 Million

The 29-year-old died after being assaulted by Memphis police.
01/30/2023
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Barack, Michelle Obama Renew Call For Police Reform After ‘Vicious, Unjustified, Beating’ Death Of Tyre Nichols

They also tweeted that it is “up to all of us to mobilize for lasting change."
01/30/2023

Two Shelby County, Memphis Deputies Placed On Leave After Release Of Tyre Nichols Video

Sheriff Floyd Bonner expressed concern about their appearance in the footage and has launched an internal investigation.
01/28/2023