Family of Tyre Nichols addresses NAN convention
Families of Black men and women killed by police held a discussion on reform during the National Action Network's convention Wednesday.
Families of Black men and women killed by police held a discussion on reform during the National Action Network's convention Wednesday.
Attorney Ben Crump led a panel discussion on ways to enforce police accountability and prevent future tragedies.
Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump will be joined by Mayor Eric Adams and the families of Tyre Nichols, George Floyd and Eric Garner.
Tyre Nichols was beaten by Memphis Police in January after being stopped for an alleged traffic violation.
Tyre Nichols' mother was in New York on Saturday, speaking out about the death of her son.
The DOJ is investigating specialized police units across the country after a scathing report on Louisville, Kentucky police, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Feds starting national probe with review of Memphis Police Department following beating death of Tyre Nichols.
A judge has blocked the release, for now, of 20 additional hours of new video in the death of Tyre Nichols. This comes as the Justice Department released a disturbing review about the Louisville Police Department that could impact police departments nationwide. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
There are major developments in two cases involving the deaths of Black people at the hands of police. A judge blocked the release, for now, of 20 additional hours of video in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, and there's also an update following the 2020 killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The decision comes after a Motion for Protective Order was filed Wednesday morning, by the attorneys for the officers charged in Nichols' death.
The Department of Justice announced that it will review specialized police units around the country after five officers from Memphis Police Department's now-disbanded SCORPION unit were charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols. CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
The department will also review the Memphis Police Department's use of force and de-escalation policies at the request of the city's mayor and police chief.
Five former Memphis police officers were in court Friday, pleading not guilty to murder in the death of Tyre Nichols. The Nichols family was there to watch the proceedings. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The five former Memphis police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols entered not guilty pleas Friday, weeks after the body camera footage from the night of Nichols' attack was released. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The five former police officers charged in Nichols' beating death made their first court appearance Friday, and they all pleaded not guilty. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said it is now reviewing every open and closed case involving the five former Memphis police officers.
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
A sixth Memphis police officer has been fired in connection to Tyre Nichols' death.
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."
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.
A funeral service for Tyre Nichols was held Wednesday in Memphis. Loved ones gathered to remember the 29-year-old, who was violently beaten by police three weeks ago. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday to celebrate Tyre Nichols' life and remember the vibrant man they say he was. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Thousands will gather Wednesday in Memphis for the memorial service for the 29-year-old who was brutally beaten by police. CBS2's Kevin Rincon has the latest.
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy during the service in Memphis. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
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The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
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The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
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After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
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Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
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Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
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