US police are once again under fire after the death of Tire Nichols.

This 29-year-old African-American died in a Memphis hospital on January 10, three days after being beaten during a traffic stop by five officers.

If the street rumbles again against police violence, Hollywood too.

Several stars have used the power of their social networks to demand justice.



Thus, Justin Timberlake, a native of the city where the tragedy took place, said he was “in solidarity with the people of Memphis as we demand justice and accountability”.

He added on Twitter to be "angry to see another family, another community hurt by police brutality".

Actress Viola Davis has shared Tyre Nichols' last words as he was beaten up by officers.

"I'm just trying to get home," reads his Instagram account.

The How to Get Away with Murder

star

also posted testimonials from the deceased's family reminiscing about their memories with him.

Worse and worse

Mark Ruffalo paid tribute on Twitter to the "loving father, caring son, loyal friend" that was Tire Nichols.

Alyssa Milano shared a photo of Tire Nichols in front of the sea, while Octavia Spencer praised the dignity of the victim's family.

The Shape of Water

actress

recalled Ryan Coogler's 2013 film

Fruitvale Station

, which chronicles the last day of an African American, played by Michael B. Jordan, before being killed by police officers.

 “I thought we would have an impact on police brutality against young black men.

(…) Things have changed, but with an escalation of violence against black men.

Don't look away, no matter how painful.

Yesterday was Oscar Grant.

Today is Tire Nichols.

Tomorrow, because unfortunately there will be one, it could be you.

What do we do ?

Be prepared for 2024,” she wrote, referring to the upcoming US presidential elections.

accused

Barack and Michelle Obama denounced on Instagram a "vicious and unjustified beating".

The former presidential couple added that "this death at the hands of five Memphis police officers is only the painful and final reminder that America still has a long way to go to fix the way we police our streets."

Joe Biden gave his support to "the family of Tire Nichols and the grieving Americans in Memphis and across the country".

The current President of the United States said he was "outraged and deeply saddened by the horrific video" of the victim's beating, unbearable images that have gone around social networks.

The five officers, all also African-Americans, were fired, taken into custody and then released on bail.

They have been charged with aggravated murder, assault and kidnapping, among other charges.

Their lawyer said they will plead not guilty.

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