A New York Times analysis of footage released by the city of Memphis revealed officers issued 71 commands for Tyre Nichols within 13 minutes, orders which were “often contradictory.”
who participated in the initial traffic stop and use of a Taser but was not directly involved in the first and second scenes where Nichols was physically abused and suffered severe injuries. As of Tuesday morning, Hemphill, who is White, was not facing criminal or departmental charges.
According to Memphis police's latest update Monday, a seventh officer was also relieved from duty following Nichols' death, but that officer has not yet been identified. two of whom are Black and one of whom is White, after an investigation into Nichols’ death found they"failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment on the victim," according to the Fire Chief Gina Sweat.
The released video shows officers repeatedly demanding Nichols get"on the ground," even though the man points out that he already is sitting on the ground. "You guys are really doing a lot right now," Nichols says."I’m just trying to go home." The officers also demand Nichols give them his hands, despite one cop already gripping Nichols’ left arm and another gripping his right. When pepper spray is fired for the first time, Nichols pulls his hands free to shield his eyes. Nichols later flees on foot where he is then beaten and doused with pepper spray at least twice more. He is also struck with a baton at least three times and kicked in the face.
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