Kemp, Dickens release statements in response to video

Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens both released statements following the release of the videos showing the deadly altercation between City of Memphis, Tennessee, police and Tyre Nichols.

Kemp called it “painful footage,” while Dickens described it as a “vile and brutal attack.” Their full statements are embedded below.

Please read my statement on the painful footage released tonight of events leading to Tyre Nichols' death: pic.twitter.com/xylu1wzoRN
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 28, 2023

Here is the full statement from Atlanta Mayor @andreforatlanta following the release of the Memphis police/Tyre Nichols videos tonight. pic.twitter.com/ROXJAX1wLQ
— Zachary Hansen (@zach_ehansen) January 28, 2023

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