# @unapologeticallymemphis on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DClDcmUtEmZ
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-20T03:59:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Unapologetically Memphis (@unapologeticallymemphis) — https://gondola.cc/unapologeticallymemphis

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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

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