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.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Police are looking for the man they say strangled a child and knocked two more down at a park in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
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.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
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.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
Tiffany L. Warren discusses her new novel "A Harlem Wedding," based on the life of Yolande Du Bois, daughter of civil rights icon W.E.B Dubois, who married the man her father picked for her despite openly loving someone else.
The Tri-State Area is seeing summer-like weather for the first half of the week, with highs in the 90s forecasted for Tuesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Two jets were performing a stunt when they collided about an hour south of Boise, Idaho.
An Ebola outbreak prompted officials to declare a Global Health Emergency. At least six Americans there have been exposed, according to health officials.
A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used during his state trial, though other items will be suppressed. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
