Video 1 from City of Memphis on Vimeo. WASHINGTON — The national president of the Fraternal Order of Police has issued a scathing statement over the actions of five former Memphis police officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols. Patrick Yoes says the officers’ encounter with Nichols “does not constitute legitimate police work or a traffic stop gone wrong.” Instead, Yoes called it a “criminal assault under the pretext of law.” Nichols died three days after a Jan. 7 confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Video 2 from City of Memphis on Vimeo. KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — Authorities are set to release police video depicting five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols, whose death resulted in murder charges and provoked outrage — Family and friends remember Tyre Nichols as a generous, lovable man who worked hard to be a good father to his 4-year-old son — Timeline of events in the arrest, death of Tyre Nichols Video 3 from City of Memphis on Vimeo. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he was “very concerned” about the prospect of violence, but called for protests over the death of Tyre Nichols to remain peaceful. Speaking Friday at the White House before
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