Civil Wrongs

S6E3: Unjust pursuit


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In this third and final episode of season 6, we talk to the family and others connected to the Memphis case that resulted in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that made national waves and shaped how police could use force against people fleeing from them. And that probably would have made a difference in the case against Phillip Hatley’s killer, too.

We also dive into the most recent scathing report on the Memphis Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice and how the city plans to move forward. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

  • Tennessee v. Garner decision by U.S. Supreme Court (Library of Congress)
  • "Investigation of the Memphis Police Department and the City of Memphis" (U.S. Department of Justice, 2024)
  • "Fired Officers Worked In MPD’s ‘SCORPION’ Unit" by Marc Perrusquia, Institute for Public Service Reporting




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