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The Latest Breaking News from Memphis

Suspect Richard Crum charged with murder in Mississippi shooting that left six dead

‘At this time, we believe he acted alone. His motive is not yet known,’ governor says

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols: Five former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to murder of dad-of-one

The former officers made their first court appearance since Nichols’ death

Evening Standard

Ex-US police officers plead not guilty to killing Tyre Nichols

Five former officers face second-degree murder charges in beating death of the 29-year-old Black motorist in Memphis.

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Watch live as Tyre Nichols’ family lawyer gives a statement after officers plead not guilty to murder

Watch live as Tyre Nichols' family and their attorney Ben Crump hold a news conference after former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty to the murder of the Black motorist.

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols death: Five Memphis police officers plead not guilty to murder, assault and kidnapping charges

Tyre Nichols died in hospital three days after he was beaten and tased during a traffic stop in Memphis on 7 January

The Independent UK

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols

They were arraigned on charges of murder, assault and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.

WEKU

The prosecutor who broke the mold with the Tyre Nichols case

Steve Mulroy, the Shelby county district attorney, discusses the swift charges on the five officers and criminal justice reform in Memphis

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Former officers to appear before judge in Tyre Nichols death

Five former Memphis police officers are scheduled to make their first court appearance Friday on murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols

The Independent UK

Remembering Tim McCarver, Baseball’s Renaissance Man

The longtime catcher and broadcasting legend, who died Thursday at 81, had a deep and prolific impact on the game.

Sports Illustrated

Memphis DA agrees to review info in man's killing by officer

The top prosecutor in Memphis has agreed to review additional information about the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Black man during an attempted arrest by a white police officer

The Independent UK

Tim McCarver, Major League Baseball catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81

McCarver’s death was announced by the Baseball Hall of Fame, which said he died Thursday morning in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was with his family.

Chicago Sun-Times

2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on

Two sheriff's deputies who have been suspended for five days failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where Nichols had been beaten by Memphis police, officials say.

WEKU

Deputies suspended in Nichols case didn't keep body cams on

Authorities say two sheriff’s deputies who have been suspended for five days for their role in the arrest of Tyre Nichols failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where Nichols had been beaten by five Memphis police officers

The Independent UK

Family of man shot by Memphis officer wants case reviewed

The family of a 19-year-old Black man who was fatally shot in a confrontation with a white Memphis police officer eight years ago has asked the city’s top prosecutor to reopen the case

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The Independent UK

Who was Darryl Williams, the Black man who died after police traffic stop in North Carolina?

Police killing comes after high-profile incidents in Atlanta and Memphis

The Independent UK

Officer fired in Tyre Nichols case had minor reprimands

Records obtained by The Associated Press show a Memphis police officer who hit Tyre Nichols with a stun gun during a traffic stop that preceded Nichols’ brutal beating by other officers had a prior record of minor reprimands

Los Angeles Times

LAPD edits police shooting videos as other cities embrace greater transparency

LOS ANGELES — The videos Memphis officials released showing the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols last month were striking not just for the viciousness they captured.

The Independent UK

Union: Fired EMTs didn't get enough info in Nichols response

The head of a union representing most of the Memphis Fire Department said three employees who were fired after the death of Tyre Nichols weren’t given enough information as they responded to the call for medical help

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Tribune News Service

Hot-shooting Grizzlies cruise to 128-107 victory vs. Timberwolves

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Upon his introduction in the Timberwolves starting lineup, point guard Mike Conley got a warm welcome from the crowd in Memphis, the place where Conley brought a lot of winning and left a large legacy in the first 12 seasons of his career.

The Independent UK

Canopy at Memphis riverside park named after Tyre Nichols

A charitable foundation has named a Memphis park canopy for Tyre Nichols, who died last month after he was brutally beaten by officers

Tribune News Service

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards named to NBA All-Star Game as replacement pick

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Anthony Edwards will be an All-Star after all.

The Independent UK

White Memphis police officer fired over Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest admitted he never saw reckless driving

Five officers have been charged with murder over January arrest

WEKU

Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death

The Shelby County District Attorney's Office says it will review all "closed and pending" cases of the five former Memphis police officers charged in Nichols' death. Four had prior violations at work.

Chicago Sun-Times

No easy answers with policing

Memphis, beleaguered by soaring homicide rates, drastically lowered recruiting standards for new officers. Their lack of experience was shocking to veterans.

The Independent UK

Report: Officer brandished gun on approaching Tyre Nichols

One of three Memphis Police officers who initially detained Tyre Nichols last month approached Nichols’ car while brandishing his gun

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