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Former Officers Plead Not Guilty To Tyre Nichols Murder Charges

The five former Memphis Police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man pulled over for a traffic stop, pleaded not guilty this morning to second-degree murder charges.
L-R Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean. (mugshots – Memphis Police)
The five former Memphis Police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man pulled over for a traffic stop, pleaded not guilty this morning to second-degree murder charges. Continue reading “Former Officers Plead Not Guilty To Tyre Nichols Murder Charges”

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Report: Cop Texted Photo Of Tyre Nichols After Police Beating

Former Memphis police officer Demetrius Haley reportedly texted a photo of Tyre Nichols to friends after he was beaten by five officers
Demetrius Haley (photo: Memphis Police Dept)
A report made public by the Memphis Police Department indicates that one of the five police officers who beat Tyre Nichols texted a photo of a bruised and bloodied Nichols leaning against a police car to at least five people. Continue reading “Report: Cop Texted Photo Of Tyre Nichols After Police Beating”

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Sixth Memphis Police Officer Suspended In Tyre Nichols Case

Officer Preston Hemphill, who deployed the taser that struck Nichols in the torso at a traffic intersection, was placed on administrative leave the same day the other five officers were suspended.
Preston Hemphill (photo: Memphis Police Dept via Reuters)
A sixth Memphis Police Department officer was relieved of duty for his part in the beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols. Officer Preston Hemphill, who deployed the taser that struck Nichols in the torso at a traffic intersection, was placed on administrative leave the same day the other five officers were suspended. Continue reading “Sixth Memphis Police Officer Suspended In Tyre Nichols Case”

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Biden Issues Statement Following Release Of Tyre Nichols Footage

The White House issued a statement from President Joe Biden last night following the release of video footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five former Memphis police officers.
(screen capture via Memphis Police Dept footage)
The White House issued a statement from President Joe Biden last night following the release of video footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five former Memphis police officers. Continue reading “Biden Issues Statement Following Release Of Tyre Nichols Footage”

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Biden Urges Calm After 5 Memphis Police Charged With Murder

President Joe Biden (official White House photo by Cameron Smith)
Following the news that 5 former Memphis police officers had been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, President Joe Biden issued a statement acknowledging the outrage many will feel but urging protests to remain peaceful. Continue reading “Biden Urges Calm After 5 Memphis Police Charged With Murder”

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5 Memphis Police Officers Charged In Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols

Five Memphis police officers fired last week in connection with the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man were arrested and  charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping.
L-R Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean. (photos: Memphis Police)
The 5 Memphis police officers who were fired last week in connection with the beating death of a 29-year-old Black man were arrested on Thursday. All were  charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and kidnapping. Continue reading “5 Memphis Police Officers Charged In Beating Death Of Tyre Nichols”

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Slovenia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage + More News

Slovenia has become the first country in Eastern Europe to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Euronews: Slovenia has become the first country in Eastern Europe to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption. Back in 2015, Slovenians overwhelmingly rejected marriage equality. Continue reading “Slovenia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage + More News”

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Party Planning Checklist + More News

Sex party planning checklist
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Some news items you might have missed: • Out: The venerable LGBTQ publication offers a “Sex Party Checklist” for folks who may not know the yays and nays of party planning on the intimate level including making sure your guests know what they’re walking into. Continue reading “Party Planning Checklist + More News”