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.
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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.
Police reform panel today in NYC
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' mother speaks out about son's death in Harlem
Tyre Nichols was beaten by Memphis Police in January after being stopped for an alleged traffic violation.
Mother of Tyre Nichols joins Rev. Al Sharpton in Harlem
Tyre Nichols' mother was in New York on Saturday, speaking out about the death of her son.
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The DOJ is investigating specialized police units across the country after a scathing report on Louisville, Kentucky police, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
DOJ could look at NYPD during its review of specialized police units
Feds starting national probe with review of Memphis Police Department following beating death of Tyre Nichols.
Justice Department review could impact police departments nationwide
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.
More Tyre Nichols video blocked; Louisville PD accused of discrimination
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.
Release of additional Tyre Nichols arrest footage delayed by court order
The decision comes after a Motion for Protective Order was filed Wednesday morning, by the attorneys for the officers charged in Nichols' death.
Justice Department to review specialized police units
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.
DOJ will review specialized police units in wake of Tyre Nichols beating
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.
Ex-police officers plead not guilty to murder in Tyre Nichols' death
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.
Former officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols enter not guilty pleas
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.
Former officers plead not guilty in Tyre Nichols' death
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.
5 former Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later.
Lawsuit: Officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death assaulted another Black motorist
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said it is now reviewing every open and closed case involving the five former Memphis police officers.
Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform after Tyre Nichols' death
"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."
6th officer fired, 2 first responders' licenses suspended
A sixth Memphis police officer has been fired in connection to Tyre Nichols' death.
Sixth Memphis police officer fired after death of Tyre Nichols
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."
VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"
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.
Loved ones gather for Tyre Nichols' funeral in Memphis
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 gather in Memphis for Tyre Nichols' funeral
Hundreds gathered Wednesday to celebrate Tyre Nichols' life and remember the vibrant man they say he was. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Funeral set to get underway for Tyre Nichols
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.
Funeral today for Tyre Nichols
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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