Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, the DOJ finds

A Justice Department investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 found that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve."

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Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, the DOJ finds
Memphis police officers work a crime scene in 2023. A new report says that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve."

A Justice Department investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 found that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve."

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