Some national media predicted a Memphis crime surge. Will it happen?
A Jan. 31 Wall Street Journal opinion piece by columnist Jason L. Riley, argued that Memphis could see a crime surge following the death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop turned violent. This photo provided by his family shows Nichols, who had a passion for photography and was described by friends as joyful and lovable. (Courtesy of the Nichols family via AP, file)
The data is nuanced, and it’s difficult to tell what the long-term effect might be.
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Samuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics. A native Rhode Islander who lives in Midtown, he enjoys tennis, golf and reading.
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