Memphis Faces $550M Lawsuit Over Tyre Nichols’ Death The City of Memphis is under fire for its response to the $550M federal lawsuit filed by Tyre Nichols’ family, alleging police brutality. The city claims Tyre was abusive toward a woman, which attorneys for Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, call a “smear campaign” irrelevant to the case. Bodycam footage shows Memphis police officers brutally beating Nichols after a traffic stop in January 2023. He died three days later. Five officers face state and federal charges, with one pleading guilty to second-degree murder. The lawsuit accuses Memphis of systemic misconduct, while the city argues losing the case could bankrupt them. Via newsone memphisnews #JusticeForTyreNichols #Memphis