DOJ investigating Memphis police after beating death of Tyre Nichols

July 27 (UPI) — The Justice Department on Thursday opened an investigation into the city of Memphis and its police department after Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten during a traffic stop to determine if police are systematically violating constitutional rights. Nichols’ fatal beating in January was captured on police body-worn cameras and a nearby security camera. Five former officers have been charged in his death. Six officers were fired and the elite SCORPION unit they belonged to was disbanded. “The tragic death of Tyre Nichols created enormous pain in the...