Tyre Nichols Archives - The Washington Informer

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

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by WI Web Staff May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

A jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers of second-degree murder in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, despite the evidence captured on camera.

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

Three Former Memphis Officers Convicted in Tyre Nichols’ Fatal Beating; Two Acquitted of Civil Rights Violations

by Stacy M. Brown October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

Jury Selection Begins in Federal Trial of Memphis Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols’ Death

by Stacy M. Brown September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

Multiple Cases Dropped Linked to Former Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols’ Death

by Stacy M. Brown August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

Tyre Nichols, 29, was fatally beaten by the police on Jan. 7. (Courtesy photo)

Skate Park Dedicated to Tyre Nichols, Honoring a Life Cut Short

by Stacy M. Brown June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

close up photo of police siren

CLYBURN: Addressing the Issues Around Public Safety and Policing

by Rep. James Clyburn April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Tyre Nichols, 29, was fatally beaten by the police on Jan. 7. (Courtesy photo)

Seven Additional Police Officers Facing Discipline After Tyre Nichols Beating Death

by Stacy M. Brown February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Sick and Tired

by WI Editorial Staff February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Tyre Nichols, 29, was fatally beaten by the police on Jan. 7. (Courtesy photo)

EDITORIAL: Two Murders in Memphis

by WI Editorial Staff February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: ‘He Should Have Been Safe’

by Marian Wright Edelman February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

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