Observation of one journalist (me): It’s like public officials are speaking rioting into existence by all their fearful talk. I haven’t seen any indication of that on the ground and especially at the vigil tonight. Rage, yes. Sadness, yes. But nothing violent. #TyreNichols
TYRE’S MOM: “I hear the video is horrific… but I want each and every one of you to protest in peace. I don’t want us burning our city, tearing up our streets.” #JusticeForTyre
SCORPION UNIT UNDER SCRUTINY: “Mayor Jim Strickland promoted it as part of the solution… rookies were put on specialized units… harassing everyday citizens…
My doggy daycare is closing early tomorrow due to the possibility of riots.
What a perfect encapsulation of the late stage capitalistic hellscape we are living in.
WATCH: “To say things like that when you have a tinderbox…” 🤔
Defense Lawyers for 2 cops that killed #TyreNichols imply law enforcement tainted the jury pool by describing the horrific video— and complain people won’t hear all the “favorable” things about the cops. 🤔🤔
Before the Memphis Police Dept. releases the video of 5 MPD officers murdering #TyreNichols during a routine traffic stop, and that heinous video inevitably goes viral, I want to amplify THIS video of Tyre LIVING his best life. 🛹👑🙏🏿😔✊🏿#JusticeForTyreNichols🎥: Austin Dean
cops who killed Tyre Nichols were part of a “SCORPION UNIT” launched in November of 2021 — under Chief Davis.
Perhaps that’s why she just ducked that presser? 🤔
These are the first officers ever charged in Memphis in recent memory for abuse or death and if Tyre hadn’t died and just been hurt they probably would have gotten away with it. Like they did with Martavius Banks. Because he lived, they walked and out HIM in jail when he healed.
52 years ago, #EltonHayes was the name. A form of protesting took place that prompted reform. In 52 years, many more names have been added to the list. How much has this city changed? How much reform has taken place? Have some measures reverted back?
(rejecting federal HIV prevention funding) will limit Tennesseans’ access to lifesaving healthcare, already hampered by the refusal to expand Medicaid.”
MEMPHIS CHIEF: “This is a failing of basic humanity.”
@MEM_PoliceDept’s Cerelyn Davis says other cops are also being investigated, vows cooperation and transparency, asks MEMPHIS to protest peacefully when the (“HEINOUS”) video is released tomorrow. #JusticeForTyre
’s Cerelyn Davis says other cops are also being investigated, vows cooperation and transparency, asks MEMPHIS to protest peacefully when the (“HEINOUS”) video is released tomorrow. #JusticeForTyre
Does it matter if a cop is Black when an unarmed person is killed at the hands of police? When enslaved ppl & Black & white abolitionists stood up to killings, white masters appointed Black foremen. Racialized beating is racialized beating regardless of the color of the cops.
The 5 MPD officers who contributed to the murder of #TyreNichols were apart of the SCORPION Unit established by Chief CJ Davis. Chief Davis has finally released verbal statements. Is the textbook lip service she delivered enough?
“NewsChannel 5 has obtained a letter sent by the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association to the National Sheriffs Association (NSA) notifying law enforcement agencies that videos relating to the arrest of Tyre Nichols will be made public on Friday.”
We’re overdue for this discussion Memphis. Yet, every year their budget increases.
“The latest data we found shows there were more than 834,000 calls for service in 2021 and 1,200 of those involved the officer using some kind of force.”
In light of at least 2 potential white candidates for City Mayor entering the crowded list of black candidates already announced and with more to come,is the playing field becoming more balanced? Do we see our next Mayor of Memphis among them? #HollerAtUs
gave a powerful speech after winning the HD-86 special election in MEMPHIS, becoming one of the youngest Tennessee state reps. Justin helped lead the fight to stop the Byhalia Pipeline.