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Canadian police chiefs condemn death of Tyre Nichols following beating by Memphis police

Summary by Ground News

Law enforcement agencies in the Piedmont Triad have released their responses to the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols, 29, of Memphis, died three days after he was beaten by police in a traffic stop on Jan. 7. The Winston-Salem Police Department refrained from commenting on specifics regarding Nichols death but emphasized that they are listening to calls for police reform through the #8CANTWAIT campaign.

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CBC News

Canadian police chiefs condemn death of Tyre Nichols following beating by Memphis police

Canadian police chiefs are speaking out about the death of Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was savagely beaten by police during a traffic stop in Memphis, Tenn., condemning the death an saying the officers involved must be held accountable.

1 year ago·Canada

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CNN

How other police depts are reacting to Tyre Nichols' death

Police chiefs and sheriffs across the country are "just as upset as the rest of the community" at the Tyre Nichols video, says Laura Cole, a police crisis communications expert. "They realize it makes them look horrible"

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Raw Story

Biden comforts parents of Tyre Nichols killed in police beating

President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols, the Black man whose beating to death by police officers has set the United States on edge.Biden told reporters that he was "very concerned" about the potential for violent protests, but that Nichols' mother, RowVaughn Wells, had made a powerful appeal for calm."I was really pleased that she called for peaceful protests -- no, no violence," he said. "She has made …

1 year ago·United States

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San Diego Union Tribune

Protesters in San Diego denounce Tyre Nichols' beating death, police violence

Hours after Memphis authorities released footage of Tyre Nichols' beating death, protesters gathered outside the San Diego County Administration Center

1 year ago·San Diego, United States

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Real Clear Politics

Bad Policing, Not Race, Led to Death of Tyre Nichols

What is most clear is that the officers all deserved to be fired and that justice is being done.

1 year ago·Chicago, United States

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Aristegui Noticias

NBA dismayed by the death of Tyre Nichols due to police violence

The professional basketball league in the United States has been one of the most vocal on issues of racial discrimination and violence, being one of the main spokespersons for the death of George Floyd in 2020.

1 year ago

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