The family of Tyre Nichols has called for peaceful protests in anticipation of the release of video of his fatal beating by Memphis police that led to murder charges against five officers
The city of Memphis released nearly an hour of graphic video Friday evening showing the beating of Tyre Nichols, footage capturing the blow-by-blow of a traffic stop that spiraled into a savage display of force, once again leaving an American city reeling from police violence.
“When that tape comes out [Friday], it’s going to be horrific. But I want each and every one of you to protest in peace. If you guys are here for me and Tyre, then you will protest peacefully,” Wells said at the vigil Thursday night. The five officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith — were released from the Shelby County Jail early Friday morning, according to jail records. Attorney Blake Ballin, who represents Mills, confirmed his client’s release on $250,000 bail.Tyre Nichols died days after a “savage” attack by Memphis police that attorneys for the family say was reminiscent of the Rodney King beating.
Nichols then fled from his vehicle on foot and was chased by officers, according to police and Romanucci. New York City police were also preparing for protests, with cops asked to sty on duty at the end of their shifts,“My message to New Yorkers is to respect the wishes of Mr. Nichols’ mother,” New York Mayor Eric Adams said. “If you need to express outrage, do so peacefully.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tyre Nichols video live updates: Memphis set to release bodycam videoLive updates: Memphis officials are expected to release video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. • Nichols was hospitalized and died 3 days after a traffic stop by police • 5 ex-Memphis police officers have been charged with murder
Read more »
Tyre Nichols video: Police chief warns Memphis not to react violently after body cam footage releaseMemphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis gave an address Wednesday evening ahead of a decision by the police department to release the body cam footage in Tyre Nichols' death.
Read more »
Tyre Nichols body cam video to be released as Memphis police admit failingsPolice chief Cerelyn Davis said she expected people 'to feel outrage in the disregard of basic human rights' when they watched the footage.
Read more »
Police chief warns Memphis not to react violently after release of Tyre Nichols ‘inhumane’ beating videoMemphis is bracing for the anticipated release of body camera footage showing the beating of black motorist Tyre Nichols, 29, who died three days after his encounter with police.
Read more »
5 Memphis Cops Charged With Murder in Tyre Nichols Case as Video Release LoomsFive former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop, records showed Thursday. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office online records show that Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III…
Read more »
Ex-Memphis officers charged with murder in beating of Tyre Nichols; video to be released FridayFive fired officers have been charged with second-degree murder, official misconduct, official oppression, aggravated assault-act in concert and aggravated kidnapping.
Read more »