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Memphis pastor prays for continued peace after video release
1 month ago | By Politico
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Members of Mt. Olive Cathedral Church in Memphis gathered for worship on Sunday, two days after Tyre Nichols' parents spoke from the sanctuary and called for peace following the release of video showing their son's fatal beating at the hands of police. “We've had calm so far, which is what we have been praying for,” Pastor Kenneth Thomas said before the service. “And, of course, we hope that continues.” Cities nationwide had braced for demonstrations after body camera footage was released Friday showing Memphis officers beating 29-year-old Nichols, who died of his injuries...
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