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Tyre Nichols: ‘Elite’ police units in spotlight after brutal killing by Scorpion officers

Memphis Police Department has now disbanded ‘Scorpion’ unit after release of beating video

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols: Arraignment date set for officers charged in fatal beating

City of Memphis released video of violent arrest that saw police department fire five officers

The Independent UK

Memphis pastor prays for continued peace after video release

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Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture

Police video of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by officers in Memphis, Tennessee, is hard to watch

The Independent UK

Memphis deactivates the unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols, as officials urge reform

The city's police department has disbanded the so-called SCORPION unit whose officers beat Nichols. Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee say they'll introduce new criminal justice legislation.

WEKU

Police unit disbanded after Tyre Nichols death

Police Director Cerelyn Davis disolved the Scorpion unit in a “cloud of dishonour”

Evening Standard

Memphis police dissolve unit charged with murder of Black motorist Tyre Nichols

The Memphis police chief disbanded the city's so-called Scorpion unit on Saturday, citing a “cloud of dishonor” from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Tyre Nichols to death after stopping the Black motorist.

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Memphis police disband unit whose officers beat Tyre Nichols to death

Citting “the heinous actions of a few,” the police chief reversed an earlier position that she would keep the so-called Scorpion unit intact.

Chicago Sun-Times

Memphis police disband crime-fighting unit whose members are accused of fatally beating Tyre Nichols

The Memphis police unit whose members are charged with beating Tyre Nichols to death was dissolved Saturday.

Tribune News Service

Memphis disbands police unit after fatal beating as protesters take to streets

The specialized police unit that included the five Memphis officers charged with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was disbanded on Saturday as more protests took place in U.S. cities a day after harrowing video of the attack was released.

Reuters

Tyre Nichols: ‘Scorpion’ unit disbanded as protests continue across the country over fatal Memphis police beating video

Five police officers have been charged with second-degree murder

The Independent UK

Tyre Nichols: Memphis police shut down ‘Scorpion’ unit day after fatal beating video released to public

MPD announced specialist team involved in arrest would be ‘permanently deactivated’

The Independent UK

Memphis' specialized Scorpion police unit disbanded after release of Tyre Nichols footage

The five officers charged in connection to Nichols' fatal beating were all part of the Scorpion unit.

Axios

Why Memphis' specialized police unit is under fire after Tyre Nichols' death

Civil rights leaders say the deadly assault escalates the need to reexamine these types of forces across the country.

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The Independent UK

Memphis police video leaves many unanswered questions

The nation and the city of Memphis are struggling to come to grips with video showing five disgraced police officers pummeling Tyre Nichols

Los Angeles Times

After Tyre Nichols’ beating death, Memphis police ‘SCORPION Unit’ under fire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In early 2022, as violent crime rose in Memphis, Mayor Jim Strickland set out his ideas for returning safety to the city.

Los Angeles Times

Memphis to release graphic video of Tyre Nichols beating: What to know

The city of Memphis, Tennessee, plans to release video Friday showing Tyre Nichols being tased, pepper-sprayed, beaten and restrained for three minutes by police officers in a case that is being closely watched across the country.

Los Angeles Times

Ex-Memphis police officers charged with murder in beating of Tyre Nichols; video to be released Friday

Five former police officers in Memphis, Tennessee, were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop, authorities said.

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5 ex-Memphis police officers charged with murder in beating of Tyre Nichols; video to be released Friday

Five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop, authorities said.

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New Scorpion EXO-City II Is Ready To Take On The Urban Jungle

Scorpion presents its newest commuter helmet, the EXO-City II, complete with a drop-down visor, removable lining, and ECE 22.06 certification.

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MotoGP Champ Fabio Quartararo Leaves Scorpion Helmets For HJC

Former MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo signs a helmet sponsorship deal with HJC and will wear the brand’s RPHA 1 helmet throughout the 2023 season.

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Scorpion Modernizes Off-Road Helmet Range With The VX-16 EVO Air

Helmet manufacturer Scorpion presents the new VX-16 EVO Air off-road helmet which boasts ECE 22.06 certification.

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Scorpion Sends Exo-Combat II Jet Helmet Into Battle

Helmet manufacturer Scorpion renews the Exo-Combat II helmet for 2023, achieving an ECE 22.06 jet helmet approval rating in the process.

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Scorpion Debuts Retro-Inspired Covert FX Full-Face Helmet

Scorpion introduces the Covert FX Full-Face helmet, a retro-inspired helmet with modern underpinnings compliant with the ECE 22.06 standard.

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Scorpion Adds Airfit System To New ADF-9000 Adventure Helmet

Helmet manufacturer Scorpion releases the ADF-9000 adventure helmet with its Ultra-TCT composite shell and Airfit cheek pad fitment system.

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