Tennessee Protests Against Police Brutality Escalate Following Release of Tyre Nichols’ Death Videos

January 28, 2023        Doris J. Tremaine        3096

Tennessee Protests Against Police Brutality Escalate Following Release of Tyre Nichols’ Death Videos

Large protests against police brutality are currently underway across Tennessee following the release of videos showing the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis early January. The protesters, who are demanding justice for Nichols, have taken to the streets and shut down the I-55 bridge connecting Tennessee to Arkansas.

The videos, which were released by the Memphis Police Department, show the controversial shooting of Tyre Nichols by police officers. The footage has sparked widespread outrage and has reignited tensions between the community and law enforcement.

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The protesters, who are calling for an end to police brutality and accountability for the officers involved in Nichols’ death, have been seen marching through the streets and shutting down major highways and bridges.

The demonstrations have caused significant disruptions to traffic and have resulted in several arrests. The police have deployed additional officers to the area in an effort to maintain order, but tensions remain high.

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#BREAKING: Large protests underway against police brutality across Tennessee following release of videos showing Tyre Nichols’ death in Memphis early January; protesters seen shutting down I-55 bridge connecting Tennessee to Arkansaspic.twitter.com/fDlzsAvyGS

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