#justicefortyre

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Former Memphis Officers Acquitted in Tyre Nichols Case 

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Justice for Tyre Nichols March Calls for Changes with Spokane Police Policy, Culture

It may have been billed as “Justice for Tyre Nichols,” but Saturday afternoon’s rally and march of about 200 people in Spokane was really ab

It may have been billed as “Justice for Tyre Nichols,” but Saturday afternoon’s rally and march of about 200 people in #Spokane was really about calls for action from the community to enact change in its police department.

“We have to do more, that’s it, that all,” incoming Spokane NAACP President Kurtis Robinson told the crowd gathered first at North Bank Park — north of Riverfront Park — downtown.

[theladysteffi]

Reposted from @black2theblock RP shaunking ... 🤬😡😡 According to the police report that I was just shown, he 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗 to tasering Tyre Nichols. It was Officer Hemphill, who hasn't even been suspended, who was later recorded on the body camera, speaking of Tyre, saying he hoped the cops "stomped his ass"! 1. He should be fired already. And it's despicable that he wasn't fired. 2. Why was this man not included? Why is he being protected? #justicefortyre (at Warrendale, Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoCtT6FsoAq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[msparkerazzi]

#JusticeForTyre 💔 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn9_UcIPQcR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[denishamjones]

I’ve been posting edits and reels all morning, trying to distract myself until I had something meaningful to post about Tyre Nichols ——— He was a former FedX Worker, a hard working man. He was literally 100 yards from his mother’s home. He was a professional skateboarder (his favorite activity). —— 5 BLACK officers pull him over during a traffic stop and instead of following protocol (Asking For License & Registration along with informing Tyre on why his was being stopped), they pull hims out of his vehicle and kick and punch him. —— 5 BLACK Officers 5 Individuals Who Are Suppose to SERVE & PROTECT 5 Men Who, On January 7th, Became Monsters and Murderers 5 Souls Who In Reality Have No Soul —— What makes this even more sad is, according to reports, Tyre got free of them and started running towards his mother’s house while calling out to her but somehow those ASSASSINS IN UNIFORM caught up to him and continued to beat him even laughing at their horrific actions. ——— Tyre leaves behind a 4-year old son. ——— Tyre deserved better. Tyre deserved to see his son grow up. Tyre deserved respect. Tyre deserved to have MANY more Sunday dinners with his mother. Tyre deserved to continue to enjoy skateboarding and photography. —— Tyre, you are loved, valued, and cherished forever❣️ —— #justicefortyre #justiceforetyrenichols #nojusticenopeace https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn98dIzrlmV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jazzsaxaphone]

Praying for the Family of Tyre Nichols💔 #justicefortyre (at Memphis, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn98JcMp4Eq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vmigueljoseph]

Don’t matter… there’s no reason any cop should react the way these did! Periodt! So sick of the same crap, same police mentality showing up over and over again! It’s a damn shame. #JusticeForTyre #ReTrain #ShakeUpTheSystem #TyreNichols #SayHisName https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn92jubJO9F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[militantinremission]

Is Tyre Nichols' death a watershed moment?

The Nation is supposedly On Hold, awaiting video footage showing how 5 Memphis PD Officers brutally beat 29Yr Old Tyre Nichols. The members of the Memphis PD 'Scorpion Unit' were supposedly stopping Tyre for Reckless Driving, but how did things escalate? The Press says that Tyre initially fled The Scene, & there was an indication that he may have resisted arrest, but nothing suggests that he needed to be pepper sprayed, tased, & beaten severely. The incident took place on Jan. 7th- Tyre died from his injuries on Jan. 10th. The Family of Tyre Nichols have chosen Attorney Benjamin Crump & his Team to represent them.

I don't always agree w/ the methodology of Benjamin Crump. He frames himself like he's the Thurgood Marshall or Johnnie Cochrane of This Generation; I still haven t decided if he is. He spends as much time on his Self Image, as he does on his High Profile Cases. I can rationalize that he needs face time On Camera to boost his ability to serve his clients, but I think he goes a bit too far. Who named Ben Crump: 'The Attorney General Of Black America'? It's framing like This, that leads me to call the man: Benjamin 'Buttah Biscuits'... To be fair, Crump has won some monetary awards for his clients, but we're still waiting to see the Outcome of several Police Trials.

Regardless of my critique of Ben Crump, I agree 100% w/ his Press Conference Commentary. He pointed out how these Officers were fired & arrested on Murder Charges in less than 3 Weeks. Is it because all 5 of the Officers are Black Men? We have seen Black Officers, like Muhammad Noor get convicted for incidents that Non Black Officers get acquitted. Crump is correct, when he says that this should be the blueprint for All Police Involved Incidents. It doesn't matter what Sex, Race or Ethnicity the Officer is, it's pretty clear that this is about Police Culture.

According to a Statement from the Memphis Police Department: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., & Justin Smith have violated multiple Department Policies, including Excessive use of Force, Duty to Intervene, & Duty to Render Aid. While Black America applauds the expedience of the MPD, We also question why it doesn't happen so quickly when the Officer isn't Black. As a Community, We have serious questions for these 5 Men. Some of Us want to 'Check their Paperwork'. Contrary to the National Conversation, Blackfolk don't go after each other like this. Certainly not Black Cops. This is why most of Us are talking about Police Culture.

Tyre's brutal murder, is an example of why Critical Race Theory can be a valuable tool. If We follow the basic model, which is a History of Race Relations in America, We see how Police Departments play an important role of maintaining the Institutionalized Racism in American Society. We're told that Police are here to Protect & Serve, but they leave out how that is limited to Corporate Property & Interests. The Police Force comes out of the Slave Patrols, who 'protected' the interests of Plantation & Business Owners. As German, Scottish, & Irish Immigrants appeared, they were given jobs 'regulating' the Black Population- Free & Enslaved.

As Cities grew & Police Departments were established, the protocol remained the same; Protect Corporate Interests, & regulate the Black Community. This was a National Effort. As cruel as the White (WASP) Officers were, immigrants always tended to take Anti- Black actions further. It's like they were trying to prove to Mainstream Society how much they belonged. Irish, Italian, & now, Hispanic Officers are generally more aggressive w/ Black 'Persons Of Interest'- that's just a fact. Black America has complained about this 'Police Culture' for over 100Yrs, but have just gained ground in recent years. The difference between Justice for Mitrice Richardson & Sandra Bland, compared to Atatiana Jefferson has been encouraging.

Qualified Immunity has been a literal 'Get Out Of Jail Free' Card for Police Officers. Recent Police convictions have shown that this may be a thing of the past. Despite a few hard won convictions, the legal road getting there has been a long & drawn out one. Many have accused the various Police Unions, DA Offices, & Judges of collusion. They're collectively kicking The Can down The Road; hopeful that The Public will lose interest & eventually forget the incident in question. The actions taken by the MPD, following the brutality of their Officers is worth noting. Tyre Nichols isn't the 1st Black Man to get beat by a gang of Police Officers; Rodney King (RIP) was beat in front of The World 30Yrs ago.

Some may try to focus on the actions of 'Black' Officers, but this behavior happens against Blackfolk in Every City & w/ Officers of Every Ethnic Group. As I said earlier, it's a Culture. What's different about This Instance, is the fact that ALL of the assailants are Black Officers. The City of Memphis is probably still feeling the reverberations of Breonna Taylor's murder in Louisville; I doubt they want Blackfolk to bring that level of Energy there. Cutting their losses is a no brainer. They will likely face an expensive lawsuit from Benjamin Buttah Biscuits; no sense in adding a Riot to an Embarrassment.

I see The City Of Memphis offering up these 5 Bullies, w/ the hope that it will quell a still simmering undercurrent supporting Independent Police Investigations. Defund The Police rhetoric has quieted, but every new incident brings talk about restricting Police 'Street Crime Units', along w/ the equipment & tactics used. Family Attorney Antonio Romanucci hit the Nail on the Head, when he called Street Crime Units, like the MPD's Scorpion Unit 'Suppression Units'. Those of Us that live in 'Inner Cities' understand the reality of these Units patrolling Our Neighborhoods like Military Troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan.

I don't expect alot of hoopla coming out of Memphis. Blackfolk see tangible results, so we're willing to see what develops. What We do expect, is for future Events (that WILL happen) to move w/ the same expediency. The World will see yet another instance of Police involved Anti- Black Racism in America; i'm pretty sure many have also heard Ben Crump's suggestion about a blueprint. Moving forward, if the Legal System treats Non Black Officers differently than these 5 Officers in Memphis, all the rhetoric that the Department Of Justice can muster will not get the racist stench out of the Courts.

-Just My 2 Cents