President Biden spoke with the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols on Friday afternoon, the White House said.
release police body camera videoDuring the call with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells, Mr. Biden gave condolences from him and the first lady, the White House said.
"During the conversation, the President commended the family's courage and strength," according to a statement. Earlier Friday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Mr. Biden had been briefed on the video footage, but hasn't seen it. Nichols' family and authorities have described the incident as a brutal encounter, and five fired Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder in the case."What happened in Memphis is obviously tragic," Wray said."I have seen the video myself, and I will tell you, I was appalled.
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