DOJ report accuses Memphis police of excessive force and racial bias, igniting calls for reform.

The U.S. Department of Justice has found that the Memphis Police Department uses excessive force and discriminates against Black people, according to a report following the death of Tyre Nichols in 2023. Memphis officials have refused to negotiate federal oversight until they can review and challenge the findings. The investigation highlighted regular rights violations by police officers and has sparked national calls for reform.

December 04, 2024
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