Trump calls out ‘horrible’ killing of Tyre Nichols

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View online January 31, 2023 1/ Tyre Nichols six-word plea revealed as distressing footage lays bare Memphis police brutality Memphis officials have released disturbing police footage of the arrest of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died in hospital three days after being violently detained during a traffic stop earlier this month. Family members, city leaders, and activists harshly criticised the conduct of the officers shown in the footage, five of whom have been fired and charged with murder. The first part of the hour-long video showed the officers pulling over the young man, forcing him out of the vehicle and onto the floor. One of them is heard to say: "B**ch put your hands behind your back before I break them." An officer then threatens Nichols that "I'm going to knock your ass the f**k out." Nichols responds: "You guys are really doing a lot right now. I'm just trying to go home." 2/ Trump says 'disloyal' DeSantis 'trying to rewrite history' on Covid 'Ron would have not been governor if it wasn't for me' 3/ Husband asks public to forgive wife who 'strangled their two children' 'I want to ask all of you that you find it deep within yourselves to forgive Lindsay, as I have' 4/ Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams star, dies aged 64 Late actor took on the role of Wednesday Addams when she was six years old 5/ Shazam! star Zachary Levi hit with flood of support for Covid vaccines after anti-Pfizer tweet 'James Gunn about to reset the whole DC universe reading this tweet' Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. The Big Question Who is Tyre Nichols and why was he pulled over? On Friday evening, Memphis officials released video footage of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died three days after being severely beaten during a traffic stop.   The young man's death has caused deep pain for the Nichols family and has touched off a city-wide scandal. Five Memphis police officers involved in the stop were fired last week and now face murder charges.   Body-camera footage of the ordeal showed officers dragging Nichols from his car and firing a taser weapon at him before he fled the scene on foot. Here's what we know about the traffic stop where things began. Read the full story > Watch/ Devastating flash floods and landslides leave at least four dead in New Zealand NUMBER OF THE DAY $10m – The amount of money veteran Hollywood film producer Jon Peters says he has left to Pamela Anderson in his will, despite the fact the pair were only married for 12 days in 2020. QUOTE OF THE DAY "I don't think they should carry on, actually. I'm in it and I loved my episodes, but it's very different now." – Actress Helena Bonham Carter says she believes Netflix should cancel its hit series The Crown following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE Other stories you might like Virginia Giuffre won't 'remain silent' over Prince Andrew case, says lawyer Lisa Bloom Madison Brooks timeline: From Baton Rouge bar to alleged rape and death, what happened to the LSU student? Philadelphia Eagles fans injured after glass bus stop collapses Articles available exclusively to subscribers Rebecca Tan - Could an abandoned nuclear plant solve the Philippines' energy crisis? Other newsletters you might like Climate News Fridays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Sign up The Race Report Fortnightly, 6pm (UK time) Written by Nadine White Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.