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Justice Department Concludes 17-Month Probe: Memphis Police Violate Rights
Dec 5, 2024, 01:15 AM
The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded a 17-month civil rights investigation into the Memphis Police Department (MPD), finding that the department engages in systemic use of excessive force and discriminates against Black people and disabled individuals. The investigation was initiated following the death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in 2023. The report states that MPD's practices violate the Constitution and federal law, highlighting issues of racial discrimination and the use of excessive force.
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