The judge presiding over the federal case against five former Memphis police officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols has recused himself from further proceedings, just days before four of them were scheduled to be sentenced.
Timeline: Nashville’s 50-year fight for a police oversight board, and how it continues today
Recent allegations in an MNPD internal affairs complaint are the latest in a tense history of Nashvillians fighting for police oversight.
AP Investigation: In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines
In hundreds of deaths where police used force meant to stop someone without killing them, officers violated well-known guidelines for safely restraining and subduing people — not simply once or twice, but multiple times.
Report finds Nashville police more likely to use force against Black and Hispanic people; MNPD disputes data analysis
The report shows a sharp increase in use of force cases in 2019, and then again in 2022, spikes that reflect two major policy changes in how officers report use of force incidents.
Nashville police say new Tasers will help de-escalate tense situations, but deadly force is still an option
Tasers are supposed to help officers stop someone without shooting them. That’s why the Metro Nashville Police Department is spending about $6 million for new ones.
After the latest Nashville police shooting, one family wants changes to officer training
The ninth shooting by local police this year raises questions about how officers are trained to interact with the rising number of Tennesseans who have guns.
Epilogue: A Win For No One
In this episode, we’ll take you through the emotional day in court when former Officer Andrew Delke took a plea deal instead of going to trial.
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