Congressman Cohen’s Statement on the Federal Indictments in the Tyre Nichols Case
Says it was an “egregious violation” of Nichols’ civil rights
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) whose district includes the Memphis neighborhood where Memphis police officers are alleged to have beaten motorist Tyre Nichols to death in January, released the following statement after five officers were indicted on federal civil rights charges today:
“Trusted law enforcement requires public accountability. In such an egregious violation of Tyre Nichols’ civil rights, it is the duty of federal authorities to act. I appreciate the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division’s thoughtful and diligent work pursuing this case. Similarly, I commend U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz for making his office so responsive to the community.”
All five men also face criminal court charges in Shelby County for second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of official misconduct and official oppression.
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