Criminal Justice
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![We Found More Shady Things That Make the Tyre Nichols’ Investigation Seem Crooked [Updated]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9cdf1a42692cd65bd2d0052e103c14cd-300x200.jpg)
We Found More Shady Things That Make the Tyre Nichols’ Investigation Seem Crooked [Updated]
In the Tyre Nichols' case, a lot of this ish just don't add up.
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![Missouri Man Executed Despite Pending Innocence Claims He was Miles Away From The Murder [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/6bfa8ffd3ecd99c2f560320d7a272e3d-300x203.png)
Missouri Man Executed Despite Pending Innocence Claims He was Miles Away From The Murder [Update]
Leonard Taylor was executed Feb 7. by lethal injection.
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Here’s What a Former Black NYC Cop Thinks of the Tyre Nichols Case
Race has been a major conversation topic regarding the actions of the Memphis police officers.
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![The Life and Homegoing of Tyre Nichols [Updated]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/14141935/cbac2cb6dc01ae2c8656bc342225d2be-300x204.png)
The Life and Homegoing of Tyre Nichols [Updated]
In our photo essay, we show that Nichols should be remembered for more than just being another victimof police brutality.
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How to Watch the Tyre Nichols Funeral Service
You may not be able to be there in person but you can pay your respects online.
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![Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency Amidst Consistent Cop City Protests [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2601d3d4a567e845deef81a8ddaf87d2-300x164.jpg)
Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency Amidst Consistent Cop City Protests [Update]
The death of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran has led to days of unrest.
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Fake Nursing Diploma Scheme Uncovered in Florida
According to the DOJ, 7,600 fake diplomas have been sold since 2016.
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YSL co-founder Says Fani Willis Defended Him Before Coming After His Crew
The famous attorney is prosecuting Young Thug in the high-profile RICO case.
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Officer Accused in Fatal Tyre Nichols Beating was Previously Accused of Assault
The alleged assault case was dismissed in 2018, two years before Demetrius Haley joined MPD.
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![Victim of Racist Attack Names FedEx in $5 Million Lawsuit [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cf28280086b94d616e7da9e9e4c792f1-300x200.jpg)
Victim of Racist Attack Names FedEx in $5 Million Lawsuit [Update]
The father and son accused are also facing criminal charges.