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• The Memphis Police Department has disbanded the unit whose officers beat to death motorist Tyre Nichols

  28-01-2023 23:17
  
  SCORPION Unit Deactivated
  Today, Memphis Police Officers assigned to the SCORPION Unit (Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhoods) met with Chief Cerelyn ‘C.J. ‘ Davis to discuss the path forward for the department and the community in the aftermath of the tragic death of Tyre Nichols. In the process of listening intently to the family of Tyre Nichols, community leaders, and the uninvolved officers who have done quality work in their assignments, it is in the bes
  
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• Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Statement on Tyre Nichols

  28-01-2023 05:17
  
  Tyre Nichols should still be with us.
  Instead, he fell victim to yet another instance of horrific violence perpetrated by those sworn to serve and protect.
  I am outraged.
  I am devastated – every single time.
  And can we finally all agree that there have been far too many times?
  I grieve with the family of Tyre Nichols and mourn for everyone unjustly killed by police.
  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family who, despite facing the unthinkable, are calling for peace amid anger and devast
  
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• STATEMENT FROM MAYOR LORI E. LIGHTFOOT

  28-01-2023 05:15
  
  “As a Black mother, I can only imagine the pain, grief, and frustration that is consuming the family of Tyre Nichols and the entire Memphis community. Make no mistake: what happened to Tyre was a horrific, unconscionable, and preventable act of violence carried out by those sworn to serve and protect. As we know all too well, tragic incidents like these not only send ripples of anguish across our country, but further erode trust between law enforcement and communities—especially thos
  
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• Sawyer statement on Tyre Nichols video

  28-01-2023 05:07
  
  The Tyre Nichols video is sickening and a tragic reminder we have a long way to go on racial disparities in policing.
  As the architect of Police Reform in Chicago I never want to see another case like this one, or the video of Laquan McDonald, or countless other Black and Brown people for whom a minor traffic stop can turn deadly.
  I have worked my whole life to make us better than this as a nation and as a city.
  While the acts committed by these officers is inhuman, I join Mayor Lightfoot in urg
  
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• COMMISSIONER BRANDON JOHNSON STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF TYRE NICHOLS

  28-01-2023 05:01
  
  “Once again, our whole nation is watching in horror as police officers brutalize a young Black man on camera. Tyre Nichols was only 29 years old, and leaves behind a young son, who will most certainly be traumatized by this horrific loss. This keeps happening, over and over and over again, with too little changing to keep Black and Brown people safe.
  “I am a father of three. My son is 15 years old. Every day, I fear for his life as he walks out the door to catch the train, to ride hi
  
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• JA’MAL GREEN CONDEMNS THE MURDER OF TYRE NICHOLS

  28-01-2023 00:55
  
  Arrests are not enough, the cycle must be broken.
  The killing of Tyre Nichols shows the world that we cannot continue to over-police minoritycommunities. It does not solve communal ills – all it does is brutalize black and browncommunities. This endless cycle of oppression is unconscionable, and must end.A lot of people will be describing themselves as shocked and horrified over the coming hoursand days, as the disgusting video of 5 Memphis Police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols iss
  
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• Governor JB Pritzker Endorses Ronnie Mosley for 21st Ward Alderman

  28-01-2023 00:47
  
  Mosley leads in endorsements, fundraising
  CHICAGO, IL – Ronnie Mosley, candidate for alderman in the 21st Ward, has received the coveted endorsement from Governor JB Pritzker. Pritzker’s support comes amid a significant surge in endorsements and ward support for Mosley, who has received the stamp of approval from labor and organizing groups such as the Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Federation of Labor, Citizen Action Illinois, Run For Something, SEIU Illinois and SEIU Locals 1 and
  
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• Governor Pritzker Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit

  28-01-2023 00:35
  
  CHICAGO- With thousands of Illinoisans failing to take advantage of savings offered by the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Income Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to claim these valuable benefits.“My administration’s first focus will always be supporting Illinois’ working families—and that means putting money back into the pockets of those who need it most,” said Governor JB Pritz
  
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