Tyre Nichols jury returns mixed verdict for 3 ex-Memphis officers
The jury returned the verdict the same day in the trial of three former Memphis officers charged with civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
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The jury returned the verdict the same day in the trial of three former Memphis officers charged with civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
"The official autopsy report further propels our commitment to seeking justice for this senseless tragedy," said attorneys for the Nichols family in a statement.
The decision comes after a Motion for Protective Order was filed Wednesday morning, by the attorneys for the officers charged in Nichols' death.
The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later.
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Thousands of people will attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, including Vice President Kamala Harris, as the investigation into his death continues. The 29-year-old died three days after a brutal beating by Memphis police officers, five of whom are now charged with his murder.
While five Memphis police officers have been fried and charged in the beating death of Nichols, demonstrators still came out to Federal Plaza in Chicago Monday night demanding action. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The protesters expressed outrage about specialized police units across the country – including in Chicago.
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences for the Chicago police officers involved. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest developments from Memphis.
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
Bishop Tavis Grant, a Memphis native, called the incident a "gross display of the failure of law enforcement."
Bishop Tavis Grant, a Memphis native, called the incident a "gross display of the failure of law enforcement."
On Saturday those running for mayor highlighted how Chicago can move forward when it comes to police accountability.
On Saturday those running for mayor highlighted how Chicago can move forward when it comes to police accountability.
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health. We checked in with specialists on what you should know before you choose to watch it.
The video shows Nicholas being beaten by officers in Memphis days before he died. The five officers are now charged with second-degree murder. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. Please note that the video is very disturbing.
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
The advice on how such videos can cause trauma came as officials released the video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Nichols died three days after a violent confrontation with officers during a traffic stop this month, and five Memphis Police officers were charged with murder on Thursday. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports.
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
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