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For the first time since Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by police, his brother Jamal Dupree is speaking publicly about the horror and anguish his family lives with every day.

Preston Hemphill, who was present at the first scene but not the second beating, has been suspended with pay pending a hearing.

The fallout following Nichols death continues to spread, with the Memphis Fire Department announcing that two emergency medical technicians and a lieutenant have been fired.

Actor and funnyman D.L Hughley has insinuated that he believes the five cops charged over Tyre Nichols death were arrested so quickly because they are black.

Memphis police named and fired all five Black officers involved on 20 January, but waited to reveal Preston Hemphill’s identity

Robert Long, JaMichael Sandridge, and Lt. Michelle Whitaker were fired for violating multiple department policies and protocols in their patient response.

Fallout from the deadly police beating of Black motorist Tyre Nichols now includes the firing of three Memphis Fire Department personnel, and an announcement that a total of seven police

Officials said two paramedics and a driver who responded to the scene did not provide him with adequate care.

Another two police officers have been relieved of duty and three emergency responders with the local fire department have been fired following the release of shocking footage showing the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis Police Department.

The death of unarmed motorist Tyre Nichols in Memphis has spurred a call to reboot efforts on federal police reform in Congress.