Cities Brace For Violence Of Memphis Police Beating

[Webster]

(The Guardian) Cities across the country are preparing for potential protests ahead of the release of the Tyre Nichols footage later today.

Memphis police are expected to release video of 29-year-old Nichols being beaten on 7 January by five police officers who have since been charged with murder following his death three days later. “You are going to see acts that defy humanity. You’re going to see a disregard for life, duty of care that we are all sworn to,” Memphis police chief Cerelyn Davis said about the video.

Police on Capitol Hill have been beefing up security ahead of the release. Politico reports that workers were seen on Thursday evening unloading bicycle-rack type fencing near the Capitol. “The Metropolitan Police Department has fully activated all sworn personnel in preparation for possible First Amendment activities in the District of Columbia,” Fox News reports Capitol police as saying.

In Austin, police told the outlet they are currently monitoring events in Memphis and that its officers “will be moving into tactical alert status beginning Friday morning.” A law enforcement source from the Los Angeles Police Department also told the outlet that it currently has units on standby.

Meanwhile, Atlanta police issued a statement saying that they are “closely monitoring the events in Memphis and are prepared to support peaceful protests in our city.” “We understand and share in the outrage surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols… We ask that demonstrations be safe and peaceful,” they added.

 

[PGen98]

It's a terrible, terrible situation and one that rightfully has many people angry.

 

[Webster]

It's a terrible, terrible situation and one that rightfully has many people angry.

If you've got a strong stomach, watch the vids.
Or don't watch, they make Rodney King's beating look tame....

 

[PGen98]

If you've got a strong stomach, watch the vids.
Or don't watch, they make Rodney King's beating look tame....

I did...so wrong.

 

[KenDaGamer]

I'm staying away from news like this. Makes me uncomfortable.

 

[Nebulous]

It's a terrible, terrible situation and one that rightfully has many people angry.

Totaly, they have every reason to be angry! However they shouldn't cause a riot over it. That doesn't benefit anyone.

 

[Webster]

(CNN) More protests scheduled today after officials release video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest
Protesters across the US are preparing to march and rally Saturday, one day after the release of video showing the horrific police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. The graphic video of Nichols' violent arrest drew outrage from across the country. Protests formed Friday night, with people in several cities taking to the streets and raising signs bearing Nichols’ name.

Saturday’s marches and rallies are expected in Memphis; Boston; Baltimore; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Athens, Georgia; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Sacramento; Portland and Columbus, Ohio, among other cities. Most will occur in the afternoon or evening.

Friday's demonstrations: In Memphis, protesters shut down the Interstate 55 bridge near downtown, chanting, “no justice, no peace,” according to a CNN team on the scene. There were no arrests stemming from the night's demonstration, police said.

Protesters near Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta repeated Nichols’ name and demanded justice.

In New York, skirmishes broke out between several protesters and police officers as demonstrators crowded Times Square, video posted to social media shows. Three demonstrators were arrested, one of whom was seen jumping on the hood of a police vehicle and breaking the windshield, the New York Police Department said. Protesters also gathered in Washington, DC, at Lafayette Square to demand justice for Nichols, according to social media video.

Along the West Coast, protesters marched in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California, carrying signs that read, “Justice for Tyre Nichols” and “jail killer cops.” Demonstrations were also held in downtown Los Angeles.