The family of Tyre Nichols, who died following an encounter with Memphis Police officers, has issued a statement through their attorneys expressing profound disappointment after three former officers were found not guilty in the state trial concerning Nichols' death. Furthermore, the family has condemned the appearance of wanted "Dead or Alive" posters targeting the acquitted individuals, calling for contentious vigilante justice against them, as reported by FOX13 Memphis.
These posters, as WREG documented, have provoked criticism from civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who represent the Nichols family, they have firmly stated their disagreement with any call to vigilante action, iterating that such acts are not only unlawful but also run counter to their pursuit of justice through the legal system, and this perspective has also been expressed by the Nichols family, who are advocating for a more peaceful resolution to their son's tragic story.
Despite these calls for restraint, the ominous posters have become a subject of considerable concern within Memphis, prompting queries regarding the safety of the acquitted officers since they are no longer affiliated with the Memphis Police Department; a spokesperson for the MPD clarified that they have not issued special protections or patrols for these individuals, stating, "I’m unaware of any 'protection' offered. They are not our employees," as detailed by Action News 5.
