Despite a series of conflicts, the Memphis police force had not been in the center of the recent national debates over policing. The death of Tyre Nichols changed that.
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Who Was Tyre Nichols? From Sacramento to Memphis, He Cut His Own Path
Social media posts show that Mr. Nichols harbored a mistrust of prevailing government and economic systems, yet, a friend says, he also considered trying to change policing from the inside.
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What Is the Memphis Police SCORPION Unit?
The SCORPION unit’s officers are now accused in the murder of Tyre Nichols.
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Cities Across the U.S. Brace for Protests Once Tyre Nichols Video Is Released
The footage is gruesome and distressing, officials say. The family of Tyre Nichols, who was killed, and Memphis civic leaders have asked people to protest peacefully.
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What We Know About Tyre Nichols’s Lethal Encounter With Memphis Police
Five officers were charged with second-degree murder, as the city braced for the release of video footage.