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.
Watch CBS News
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.
Natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a total knee replacement.
Ross Colton and Victor Oloffson scored in a 1:19 span in the second period to help the streaking Avalanche beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night.
Lucas Raymond scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Red Wings beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points and Tyrese Martin added 20 as the Nets sent the Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 129-106 Sunday night.
Natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a total knee replacement.
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team is taking shape and about 50,000 people applied for jobs in the new administration, a top transition official says.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
A shooting in Newark on on Saturday left a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman dead and three other people injured.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
Two people, including a child, were killed in a shooting in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, and another child and two adults were injured.
Newark Police responded to a report that a child fell from a 20th floor window at a high-rise on Elizabeth Avenue.
As researchers get closer to making pig kidney transplants work in humans, patients in need of donations have new hope.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
The historic Wells Farm on the border of Riverhead and Northville on Long Island went up in flames Wednesday evening.
The government shutdown impacted nearly 200,000 Long Island residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team is taking shape and about 50,000 people applied for jobs in the new administration, a top transition official says.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
Alina Habba, the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, posted on social media Saturday, "We got him."
Natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a total knee replacement.
As researchers get closer to making pig kidney transplants work in humans, patients in need of donations have new hope.
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City will close as early as Saturday, but the emergency room will remain open and fully operational, according to new owners Hudson Regional Health.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Some New York lawmakers and advocates are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the "Medical Aid In Dying" bill, also known as MAID.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Ross Colton and Victor Oloffson scored in a 1:19 span in the second period to help the streaking Avalanche beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night.
Lucas Raymond scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Red Wings beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 34 points and Tyrese Martin added 20 as the Nets sent the Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 129-106 Sunday night.
Jordan Love returned from a shoulder injury to throw two scoring passes in the Packers' 27-20 win over the Giants 27-20 on Sunday.
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with nature.
Business owners in Gravesend say abandoned and double-parked cars are clogging McDonald Avenue, hurting their livelihoods and creating dangerous conditions.
At the Malikah Safety Center in Astoria, Queens, Muslim women are learning more than just self-defense.
The homeowner said he had a valid reason for sawing down the trees at Powell's Cove Park and was not trying to break the law.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the early part of the week will feature only a slight chance of rain.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis got an exclusive look inside the operating room at the Hospital for Special Surgery and spoke with patients.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what was a historic day for many in Suffolk County.
The gunfire erupted outside of a trendy restaurant on West 38th Street early Sunday morning. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
