Police reform ordinances clear second reading at City Council
The council also tabled any action on a special-use permit for the Live Lounge, the scene of a shooting Sunday that killed one and injured at least 10.
Topic: Tyré Nichols
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February 2023
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Additional Nichols’ video could be released, city attorney says
City Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Sink says disciplinary hearings for the last four officers cited for violating police policy should conclude Wednesday, Feb. 22. and video may be released to the public along with other officers’ records.
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City council weighs special-use permit for Whitehaven bar after Sunday shooting
The owner of the Whitehaven bar that was one of two connected shooting scenes where a total of 13 people were shot — one of whom died — Sunday, Feb. 19, is before the Memphis City Council Tuesday, Feb. 21, seeking a special-use permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages.
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Civic leaders call for Justice Department inquiry into MPD
Twenty-three Memphis leaders say the death of Tyre Nichols indicates deeper problems with the police department, and criticizes Mayor Jim Strickland’s administration.
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Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols' death plead not guilty to murder
Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime Unit
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Crump: Personal connection between Nichols, police ‘untrue’
Attorney Ben Crump called rumors of any personal connection between Tyre Nichols and any of the officers charged in his death ‘bogus,’ noting similar reports manifested after the killings of George Floyd and Botham Jean.
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Five officers indicted in Tyre Nichols’ death plead not guilty to murder
All five defendants — Tadarrius Bean, 24; Demetrius Haley, 30; Emmitt Martin III, 30; Desmond Mills Jr., 32; and Justin Smith, 28 — posted bail within two days of being booked.
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Ex-SCORPION officers transferred to MPD’s Organized Crime Unit
Though SCORPION already was affiliated with MPD’s larger Organized Crime Unit, all 35 of those officers were transferred to other parts of OCU.
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Students, educators rally for Tyre Nichols
Cars honked as organizers and community members from all walks of life — senior citizens, students and working class professionals, Black, white, Asian and Hispanic — shared their hopes for social justice, change and moving forward.
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City Council Scorecard: Tracking the latest police reform proposals
The Council Scorecard looks at a set of two resolutions and six ordinances the Memphis City Council approved at its Feb. 7 meeting.
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Some national media predicted a Memphis crime surge. Will it happen?
The data is nuanced, and it’s difficult to tell what the long-term effect might be.
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Artists paint mural of Tyre Nichols in North Memphis
The mural appears on the wall of the Steve A. Castle House of Rhythm and Blues near Hein Park and was commissioned by the club’s owner, Steve A. Adams.
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‘Tosca’ at Opera Memphis a memorable performance — and a timely one
Ned Canty’s staging of “Tosca” and the ensemble’s excellent musicianship made this an experience to remember in this first-class drama that was evocatively sung. It was particularly timely as well.
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County Commission Scorecard: Tyre Nichols, green fleet goals and more
This Commission Scorecard covers calls at the Feb. 6 meeting for police reform in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols and the political clash with protesters and activists who pushed for more than resolutions.
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Preston Hemphill had two reprimands prior to joining MPD’s SCORPION
Hemphill, who joined the SCORPION Unit in October 2022, had been on the unit for about three months before Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with him and other SCORPION officers.
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Questionable arrests by SCORPION unit now face dismissal
With credibility on the line for members of the Memphis Police Department’s now-disbanded SCORPION unit, attorneys anticipate mass dismissals of criminal cases filed against citizens arrested by the unit.
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Former MPD Officer Demetrius Haley took photos of Tyre Nichols after beating
Demetrius Haley is one of six officers who have been fired from the police department and one of five who have been charged with second degree murder and other charges related to the death of Nichols.
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Alleged victim of SCORPION unit files $5M lawsuit against city, MPD officers
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Data-driven policing at forefront of discussions over Memphis police tactics
Memphis is re-evaluating its policing tactics, including the use of data-driven special units like SCORPION, in the wake of the Tyre Nichols death.
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President of firefighters union defends department in Tyre Nichols case
The head of the union representing city firefighters defended the department’s employees in a letter to City Council members.
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Attorneys for Nichols family seek United Nations response
The appeal also called for the sixth officer identified and fired in the beating of Nichols to face criminal charges.
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Tom Lee Park’s Sunset Canopy dedicated to Tyre Nichols
The dedication was prompted by photos Nichols took in the park, including of sunsets on the river that the canopy overlooks.
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Records reveal seven more SCORPION members had prior infractions
Seven officers among 29 identified SCORPION unit members had previous infractions, records show.
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Former MPD director: Police issues a matter of ‘discipline and control’
“Unquestionably, the level of crime in Memphis is unacceptable. But we will never be able to bring it under control by having police be meaner than the criminals.”
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Tyre Nichols’ family attends State of the Union Address
U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus said during an interview on Politics Nation on MSNBC on Jan. 29 that he extended the invitation to the family.
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City council casts critical eye on city’s handling of Nichols investigation
Memphis City Council members came with questions about police culture and some criticism of the administration during an extended Tuesday, Feb. 7, discussion about the death of Tyre Nichols. That was followed by a series of first council votes on a package of 8 police reform measures.
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More MPD officers under investigation in Nichols’ death
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis told Memphis City Council members that the total number of officers now facing internal police charges is 13.
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Former MPD Officer Demetrius Haley took photos of Tyre Nichols after beating
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