BREAKING: The Justice Department will investigate the Memphis Police Department's use-of-force and de-escalation policies following the death of Tyre Nichols. The DOJ will also review its use of specialized police units.
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday it will investigate Memphis Police Department policies following the death ofThe Justice Department said one probe will investigate the department's use-of-force and de-escalation policies and a separate one will review its use of specialized police units.
Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died days after being beaten by Memphis police officers during a January traffic stop.Axios on facebook
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