
Five Memphis Police Officers Charged Over Death Of Blackman Tyre Nichols
Five former police officers have been charged with second-degree murder after a man died following a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tyre Nichols, aged 29, died three days after his arrest on 7th January for alleged reckless driving.
The officers, who are all black, also face charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.
The family of Nichols, who was black, say he was severely beaten.
US President Joe Biden however called for “peaceful protest” as authorities prepare to release the footage on Friday evening local time.