Report marks end of inquiry launched after death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten following traffic stop

Summary

A US Department of Justice investigation found the Memphis Police Department routinely violates the rights of Black residents, including excessive force and discrimination.

The inquiry followed the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, who was fatally beaten by five officers during a traffic stop, sparking national protests and reform demands.

Memphis officials have opposed federal oversight via a consent decree, citing legal concerns and potential costs to the city.

Similar DOJ investigations in other cities have revealed patterns of misconduct and racial discrimination in policing practices.

  • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
    10·
    22 days ago

    You could write that headline for years. It’s like saying there are good blues clubs and BBQ joints in Memphis.

    • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      6·
      22 days ago

      For almost 150 years, even.

      As long as black people have had rights in the US, there’s been cops violating their rights.

      ESPECIALLY in states like Tennessee.

      • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
        2·
        21 days ago

        Kind of funny to say, but I’ve found that cops in the south treat everyone equally as bad, there are just more black populations in some places.