Memphis police have released footage from a Jan. 7 traffic stop that was previously The death of Tyra Nichols.
Nicholls spent three days in hospital before his death after being beaten. five police officers,
The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence before their game against the Memphis Grizzlies in honor of Nichols, and lebron james Took the support of Twitter to present his views.
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An MSNBC analyst tweeted that police of all races “see the black body as a problem,” and that “we fail to fully understand race and its construction as a ‘systemic device’ “
James quote-tweeted it and replied “TOO FACTUALL!!”
About an hour later, he tweeted, “We are our own worst enemy.”
The National Basketball Players Association said, “We are in favor of the proper arrest of all of the officers involved.” said in a statement, “Such coercive and excessive force illustrates the continued need for accountability in the justice system.”
Tyr Nichols can be seen in the aftermath of the struggle, his face swollen and bloodied as he sits on the ground handcuffed, leaning his back against a car.
(Memphis Police Department)
“We are heartbroken to deal with the unnecessary loss of life due to police brutality, and this time it was one in Memphis,” the Grizzlies said. his own statement, “We are thinking of the Nichols family and friends and share the pain being felt in our community. So, let’s support each other and honor how our fellow Memphians are coping. There is faith in the city and our power to heal.”
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers kneels during the national anthem before the start of game 5 of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets during the 2020 NBA playoffs Sept. 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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“The actions of these officers were appalling, and no one is above the law, including law enforcement.” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said in a video posted on Facebook on Thursday. “I assure you that we will do everything we can to prevent this type of heinous act from happening again.”
If convicted, the former officers could face up to 60 years in prison.
Fox News’ Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.