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Nichols’ death removes 6th officer from commission, dismisses EMT

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — Memphis Police have reprimanded officers involved in the arrest, beating and killing of Tyre Nichols, outraged by widening punishment for killings that led to murder charges against five officers. said. A country with another display of police brutality. Officer Preston Hemphill, who is white, was relieved of duty shortly after Nichols was arrested on Jan. 7, the department said. and one driver were also fired. Nichols’ murder has led to public debate about how police can treat black citizens with excessive violence, regardless of the officer’s race.

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