The department announced in March it would review “certain policies and practices” used by Memphis police, similar to action taken in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd.
to charges of second-degree murder, official misconduct, aggravated assault and kidnapping. The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said each officer was “directly responsible” for Nichols’ death. A total of 13 officers have faced disciplinary charges, and each has denied any wrongdoing. Attorneys representing Nichols’ family filed a
against the city of Memphis in April, alleging Nichols died “at the hands of a modern-day lynch mob.” Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the family is seeking $550 million in damages.
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