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Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Three Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Three Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case

Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Three Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A federal judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers previously convicted in connection with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman issued the order this week for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, who were found guilty in October 2024 of federal obstruction of justice charges. The decision comes after defense lawyers successfully…

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Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case Amid Bias Concerns

Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case Amid Bias Concerns

Federal Judge Orders New Trial for Officers in Tyre Nichols Case Amid Bias Concerns A federal judge in Tennessee has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers previously convicted on charges stemming from the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023. The significant development comes just five hours after the ruling, reigniting public attention on the high-profile case that sparked nationwide protests against police brutality. U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman cited concerns over potential bias, following allegations…

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Police Brutality Accusations Spark Outrage After Viral Florida Arrest Video

Police Brutality Accusations Spark Outrage After Viral Florida Arrest Video

Police Brutality Accusations Spark Outrage After Viral Florida Arrest Video A recent incident involving a Black man, William McNeil Jr., being punched and dragged from his car by Florida deputies during a traffic stop has ignited nationwide outrage. The event, captured on a widely circulated cellphone video, shows deputies forcibly removing McNeil from his vehicle after he reportedly asked to speak to a supervisor. McNeil’s family and attorneys, including prominent civil rights lawyers Ben Crump and Harry Daniels, are accusing…

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Phillip Reeder’s Family Demands Accountability, Alleges ‘George Floyd-Like’ Death After Viewing Irondale Police Bodycam Footage

Phillip Reeder’s Family Demands Accountability, Alleges ‘George Floyd-Like’ Death After Viewing Irondale Police Bodycam Footage

Phillip Reeder’s Family Demands Accountability, Alleges ‘George Floyd-Like’ Death After Viewing Irondale Police Bodycam Footage The family of Phillip David Reeder, a 52-year-old Alabama man who died in Irondale police custody in August 2024, held an emotional press conference this week, demanding accountability and officer arrests. Their outcry comes after finally being allowed to view full body camera footage of the incident for the first time in 11 months. Reeder’s wife, Sandra Reeder, and his sons, Kylee and Zechariah Reeder,…

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LA Erupts: National Guard Deployment Sparks Fiery Protests, Legal Battle

LA Erupts: National Guard Deployment Sparks Fiery Protests, Legal Battle

LA Erupts: National Guard Deployment Sparks Fiery Protests, Legal Battle Los Angeles erupted in a fiery clash between protesters and authorities this week, ignited by the Trump administration’s deployment of 700 active-duty Marines and over 2,000 National Guard troops to quell demonstrations against ICE operations. The controversial move, undertaken without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom, has sparked a legal showdown and cost an estimated $134 million. The protests, initially sparked by ICE raids resulting in over 100 immigrant…

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