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Residents and activists press council for answers after force used at No Kings Day protest
Summary
Dozens of public commenters at the April 14 meeting accused Memphis Police Department officers of excessive force during a March 28 No Kings Day demonstration, demanded release of footage, public identification of officers and an independent investigation, and urged the council to summon MPD leadership to committee.
Dozens of community members told the Memphis City Council on April 14 that officers used unnecessary and excessive force at a March 28 demonstration, demanding transparency, preservation of footage and accountability.
Speakers described pepper spray used at close range, marshals and elderly participants tackled to the ground, and detentions they said lacked lawful basis. Amber Sherman told the council organizers and advocacy groups have repeatedly sought basic records and names of officers involved and, she said, "we had to find them ourselves because...…
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