Unpacking the Unthinkable: Why Police Brutality Against Tyre Nichols Is Unjustifiable

NEW YORK and MEMPHIS (May 7, 2025) — Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, and Gale Jones Carson, President and CEO of the Memphis Urban League, expressed their disbelief over the acquittal of three ex-officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating. “The appalling footage displayed vicious violence, not justified conduct,” they stated. This ruling dangerously implies that misconduct within policing may go unpunished. Nonetheless, all involved face federal charges. Both leagues champion initiatives to redefine public safety and mend community relations.