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Memphis Police Department under national review

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2 years ago

February 6, 2023

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Department of Justice launches review into Tyre Nichols’ death

In the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man fatally beaten by Memphis police officers, the U.S. Justice Department will participate in a review of the city’s police department.

That review was disclosed in a bulletin by Memphis mayor Jim Strickland.

He wrote that the DOJ along with an association of police executives would take part in an “independent external review” requested by the city to address the department’s special units and use-of-force policies.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday.

Video released last month showed five now-former Memphis officers beating the unarmed Nichols with fists and batons as they shouted commands at him.

Throughout, Nichols can be heard crying out for his mother. He was hospitalised and died of his injuries three days later.

The five officers, all of them Black, have since been fired and charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping, and other crimes.

Nichols’ death has further fuelled an ongoing national debate in the United States about race and police brutality.

At her son’s funeral, Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, called on lawmakers to pass police reform legislation.

Wells is due to attend President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday in Washington. #trending #featured

Leaders

Trump does not want another debate rematch with Harris

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9 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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Republican nominee Donald Trump said on he would not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

“THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the former president wrote on social media site Truth Social.

Although Trump touted his performance on Tuesday against Harris, six Republican donors and three Trump advisers believe Harris had won the debate largely because Trump was unable to stay on message, according to a report by Reuters. #featured #trending

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Billionaire & engineer make history after world’s first private space mission

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16 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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A billionaire and an engineer have made history with the world’s first private spacewalk aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule.

Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped outside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule for nearly two hours, tethered to the craft as it orbited Earth.

This risky mission tested new spacesuits and technology, pushing the limits of private space travel. #featured #trending

Money

What to expect for IPO markets

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22 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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With high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty–what’s in store for IPO markets?

As the second half of 2024 begins, the IPO market is poised for a potential rebound after a sluggish start to the year.

With improving economic conditions and renewed investor confidence, more companies seem to be considering going public, creating market optimism.

However, challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties remain key factors to watch.

Dean Quiambao, a partner at Armanino joins Veronica Dudo to discuss what experts are predicting for the IPO landscape in the coming months and how businesses are positioning themselves for success.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #IPO #IPOmarkets #ratecuts