Weary Nation Braces for Leftist Violence in Wake of Tyre Nichols Video
Four cops have been charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols and Memphis is bracing for riots despite everyone involved being black. Clay & Buck ask for caller opinions and insights into what’s happening on the ground.
JUST IN: Attorney Ben Crump hails charges brought against officers in connection with Tyre Nichols’ death.
“We want to proclaim that this is the blueprint going forward for anytime, any officers… will be held accountable.” https://t.co/OXkF2yvFzp pic.twitter.com/dHJw4bJI0f
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) January 27, 2023
City officials are trying their best to get in front of this.
MULROY: “Perhaps this can open a broader conversation about police reform. The world is watching us.” #JusticeForTyre
DA @SteveMulroy901 says all 5 @MEM_PoliceDept are charged with the same crimes, including kidnapping and murder, and says everyone wants justice to prevail. pic.twitter.com/aECGxWcEnA
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) January 26, 2023
“You’re going to see acts that defy humanity.”
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis says she was “outraged” after seeing video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols https://t.co/dIgfZy16h0 pic.twitter.com/Y9TwgmWI1D
— CNN (@CNN) January 27, 2023
Credit to Tyre Nichols’ mother, who has to be devastated and angry yet who took the time to urge calm and peaceful protests.
During a vigil, the mother of Tyre Nichols called for peaceful protests after the video of her son’s confrontation with Memphis police is released later today. https://t.co/rElqVgoWsf pic.twitter.com/2plLmNLlpj
— WKRN News 2 (@WKRN) January 27, 2023
In related news, Clay & Buck discussed the Memphis Police Department’s SCORPION Unit coming under fire as some of its officers were involved in Tyre’s death.
Memphis’ specialized police unit known as Scorpion, which was launched to combat a rise in homicides, is under scrutiny after Tyre Nichols’ death. https://t.co/NF0zV9m9v7
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 27, 2023
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