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Boston protestors demand justice following release of video of deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols

BOSTON — Memphis and other cities, including Boston, are preparing for possible protests after video from the arrest of Tyre Nichols was released. Five former Memphis police officers have been fired and charged with murder after Nichols, a Black man, died three days after a violent traffic stop on Jan. 7.

Dozens of protesters gathered on the Boston Common Friday night demanding justice for Trye Nichols.

Protestors were seen marching the streets holding signs that say “Justice for all victims of police terror!”, “Stop the war on black Americans”, “The people demand: End police terror!”

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, local clergy, and community activists gathered inside the common for a vigil in response to the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Wu spoke in front of The Embrace Memorial Friday night.

“To the Black and brown men of Boston, you deserve to feel and be safe in your cars and in your homes, in our streets, in our stores, the places where you work, and live and celebrate,” Wu said. “Please know that we see you and we love you.”

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