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In a statement, two attorneys representing Tyre Nichols' family called out the Memphis Police Department for allowing the retirement of Lt. Dewayne Smith.

In a statement, two attorneys representing Tyre Nichols' family called out the Memphis Police Department for allowing the retirement of Lt. Dewayne Smith.

BY TRACE COWEN

Tyre Nichols’ Family and Lawyers Say Top Cop at Scene ‘Cowardly’ Avoided Accountability by Retiring

The family of Stanley Wilson Jr., the former Detroit Lions defensive back who died at a Los Angeles mental hospital in February, says he was beaten by police.

The family of Stanley Wilson Jr., the former Detroit Lions defensive back who died at a Los Angeles mental hospital in February, says he was beaten by police.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Family of Stanley Wilson Jr. Claims Cops Assaulted Former Lions Player Before His Death

Former Memphis Fire Department EMT Robert Long made the claim during his testimony Friday, nearly two months after Nichols' fatal police beating.

Former Memphis Fire Department EMT Robert Long made the claim during his testimony Friday, nearly two months after Nichols' fatal police beating.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Fired EMT Says Memphis Police Were 'Impeding Patient Care' of Tyre Nichols

The shooting took place in 2021, with the police department later saying the officer had "intended to deploy his taser" but instead fired his gun.

The shooting took place in 2021, with the police department later saying the officer had "intended to deploy his taser" but instead fired his gun.

BY TRACE COWEN

Man Files Federal Lawsuit After Being Left Paralyzed by Cop Who Claimed He Mistook Gun for Taser

The fatal shooting took place in 2015. The officer was ultimately fired by the city and later found guilty. In 2019, he was sentenced to 25 years.

The fatal shooting took place in 2015. The officer was ultimately fired by the city and later found guilty. In 2019, he was sentenced to 25 years.

BY TRACE COWEN

Florida City Reaches $2 Million Settlement With Family of Man Fatally Shot by Police Officer

The violent arrest of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was caught on video, with five officers who were allegedly involved later fired following an investigation.

The violent arrest of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was caught on video, with five officers who were allegedly involved later fired following an investigation.

BY TRACE COWEN

Memphis Cops Plead Not Guilty to Murder Over Death of Tyre Nichols

Tyre Nichols' family filed an appeal with the United Nations, asking the intergovernmental organization to urgently act on police violence in the U.S.

Tyre Nichols' family filed an appeal with the United Nations, asking the intergovernmental organization to urgently act on police violence in the U.S.

BY TARAMHDVN

Tyre Nichols’ Family Urges United Nations to Act on Police Violence

A Toronto police officer has been charged with the manslaughter of a 19-year-old Brampton teen that occurred in 2021 over a counterfeit watch.

A Toronto police officer has been charged with the manslaughter of a 19-year-old Brampton teen that occurred in 2021 over a counterfeit watch.

BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Toronto Police Officer Charged With Manslaughter of Teen in 2021

Kansas City Kansas police say the incident took place Friday night, when a male suspect fled the scene of an opioid overdose. Authorities are investigating.

Kansas City Kansas police say the incident took place Friday night, when a male suspect fled the scene of an opioid overdose. Authorities are investigating.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Kansas Police Fatally Shoot Man After Responding to Overdose Call

Family and friends of double-amputee Anthony Lowe have called for an investigation after he was fatally shot by police who responded to reports of a stabbing.

Family and friends of double-amputee Anthony Lowe have called for an investigation after he was fatally shot by police who responded to reports of a stabbing.

BY JOE PRICE

Family Calls for Investigation After Police Fatally Shoot Black Man Who Was Double-Amputee