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Former WA Labor MP Barry Urban Passes Away Following Assault at Perth Tyre Shop

Perth, Australia — Barry Urban, a former Western Australia Labor MP who fell from grace amidst a scandal involving falsified credentials, has died following an assault three months ago. He was 56. Urban succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent altercation at a tyre business in Kelmscott, Perth’s southeast, where he was employed. WA Premier Roger Cook announced that Urban passed away in Royal Perth Hospital on Saturday night. In November, an incident at the …

Trial Commences for Ex-Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Federal Rights Case Amidst National Call for Justice

Memphis, Tenn. – Three former Memphis police officers are set to face trial Monday on federal civil rights and conspiracy charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. The death of Nichols, who suffered a fatal beating after a traffic stop earlier this year, ignited widespread protests against police violence and shone a spotlight on police accountability. The ex-officers, Tadarrius Bean, Justin Smith Jr., and Demetrius Haley, are accused of using …

Memphis Faces New Challenges as Trial Starts in Tyre Nichols Case

Memphis, Tennessee – The trial concerning the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after a violent encounter with police, commenced this week, reigniting discussions on police conduct and systemic racism in the United States. Nichols, 29, tragically succumbed to his injuries three days following the January arrest, which was captured on police body cameras. The incident has escalated tensions in Memphis and sparked a broader national conversation about law enforcement practices. Nichols’ death led to …

Former Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case, Faces Up to 40 Years

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a significant development in the case that has gripped national attention, former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin pled guilty to federal civil rights violations connected to the 2023 fatal assault of Tyre Nichols. Under a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, he may face up to 40 years in prison. The incident, emblematic of ongoing concerns around police brutality, occurred during a traffic stop that escalated fatally. Martin is one of five …

Memorial Ceremony Honors Tyre Nichols’ Legacy in Sacramento After Tragic Death

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – One year after the tragic death of Tyre Nichols, his family gathered in Sacramento to honor his memory in a poignant ceremony on Sunday. Nichols, a Sacramento native, tragically passed away on Jan. 10, 2023, just three days after he was involved in an altercation with Memphis police officers following a traffic stop. He was only 29 years old. During the ceremony held at the Tyre Nichols Skate Park, located at Regency …