Tyre Nichols' family addresses NAN panel on police reform
Attorney Ben Crump led a panel discussion on ways to enforce police accountability and prevent future tragedies.
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Attorney Ben Crump led a panel discussion on ways to enforce police accountability and prevent future tragedies.
Families of Black men and women killed by police held a discussion on reform during the National Action Network's convention Wednesday.
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.
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
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.
The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later.
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 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.
A New York woman captured on video the moment she says she was assaulted on the C train in Manhattan last weekend.
Thousands of Knicks fans converged on Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for a pair of NBA Finals watch parties.
Jalem Brunson finished with 30 points as the Knicks overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
José Ramírez launched one of Cleveland's three home runs off Gerrit Cole as the Guardians beat the Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette had four hits and three RBIs and the Mets avoid a sweep by beating the Mariners 7-1 on Wednesday.
A New York woman captured on video the moment she says she was assaulted on the C train in Manhattan last weekend.
Thousands of Knicks fans converged on Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for a pair of NBA Finals watch parties.
Jalem Brunson finished with 30 points as the Knicks overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped into World Cup mania on Wednesday, announcing a multimillion-dollar program to build soccer pitches all over the state.
If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
A car crashed into a River Edge, N.J. building early Wednesday morning and burst into flames. Residents used the fire escape to get out.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
The FIFA World Cup trophy made its way to New York City on Tuesday. One soccer legend explained the thrill of lifting it years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than two weeks out. Police are scaling up security operations around MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight games during the monthlong tournament, including the final.
If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped into World Cup mania on Wednesday, announcing a multimillion-dollar program to build soccer pitches all over the state.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Thousands of Knicks fans converged on Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for a pair of NBA Finals watch parties.
Jalem Brunson finished with 30 points as the Knicks overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
José Ramírez launched one of Cleveland's three home runs off Gerrit Cole as the Guardians beat the Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette had four hits and three RBIs and the Mets avoid a sweep by beating the Mariners 7-1 on Wednesday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped into World Cup mania on Wednesday, announcing a multimillion-dollar program to build soccer pitches all over the state.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is a chance of a thunderstorm on Saturday and Sunday.
Last weekend's incident comes on the heels of new data that shows the number of hate crimes in New York City are up nearly 9% compared to the same time last year. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Fans packed two watch parties at Madison Square Garden and another in Central Park to see their favorite team beat the Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Dick Brennan and Andrew Ramos have the story.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the temperatures will be closer to the low 90s by Saturday.
As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, they're hoping a little faith can help the Knicks go the distance in the NBA Finals.
