[ad_1] During the church service, Thomas offered a prayer for Nichols’ family, asking God to “shower them with your blessings.” The loss is “still very emotional” for the family, a lawyer representing them said Sunday, but they are using all their energy to advocate for reforms both in Memphis and on the federal level. “His … Read more
[ad_1] “It is in the best interest of all to permanently deactivate the Scorpion unit,” she said in a statement. She said the officers currently assigned to the unit agreed “unreservedly” with the step. The unit is composed of three teams of about 30 officers who target violent offenders in areas beset by high crime. … Read more
[ad_1] Video of the Jan. 7 traffic stop will be released to the public sometime Friday evening, Mulroy said. Nichols’ family and their lawyers say the footage shows officers savagely beating the 29-year-old father and FedEx worker for three minutes. Nichols’ stepfather, Rodney Wells, told The Associated Press by phone that he and his wife, … Read more