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.
One year after a CBS News New York investigation looked into a local solar installer, New York City has filed what it calls a landmark lawsuit against the company and its owner.
The Police Benevolent Association is calling for arrests and charges after a group of people threw snowballs at NYPD officers on Monday.
New York City firefighters were out in force on Monday clearing downed trees in the streets, including one that fell near a convent on Manhattan's West Side.
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
The Police Benevolent Association is calling for arrests and charges after a group of people threw snowballs at NYPD officers on Monday.
New York City firefighters were out in force on Monday clearing downed trees in the streets, including one that fell near a convent on Manhattan's West Side.
New York City Public Schools will be back in session as normal Tuesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
Four people were arrested for a home invasion that shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut Thursday morning.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning is in effect for all of New Jersey as parts of the Garden State could get one to two feet of snow.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
New York City is facing a blizzard warning for the first time since 2017, Hochul said.
Sweetbriar Nature Center has been working around the clock to save starving, freezing and injured animals amid the harsh winter weather.
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
New York City Public Schools will be back in session as normal Tuesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
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NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
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CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi looks at what the lawsuit could mean for hundreds of homeowners who claim they were misled.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we'll see some minor snow events offsetting temperatures in the 40s over the next several days.
Officials are still warning people to stay off the roads. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the story.
The officers were also said to be followed and taunted by the group as they walked to their police van. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Staten Island elected officials and residents say there's really no way the streets will be ready for buses to school on Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
