The attorney representing the family of Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was fatally beaten by Memphis, Tennessee police officers, called on Sunday for the US Congress to pass police reform legislation, and said Nichols' mother hoped the tragedy could lead to a "greater good."
People carry a banner and signs during a protest on the day of the release of a video showing the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols, the young Black man who died while hospitalized three days after he was pulled over while driving by Memphis police officers, at a protest in New York, US, January 27, 2023. REUTERS/ Andrew Kellywas fatally beaten by Memphis, Tennessee police officers,
All five officers are scheduled to appear for a bond arraignment on Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. in front of Judge James Jones of the Shelby County criminal court, court records show. "She believes in her heart Tyre was sent here for an assignment and that there is going to be greater good that comes from this tragedy."
Nichols' death is the latest high-profile example of police using excessive force against Black people and other minorities. Crump said Nichols' death should finally prompt lawmakers to act.
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