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Tyre Nichols funeral draws civil rights leaders, U.S. vice president

RowVaughn Wells reacts as Rev. Al Sharpton and Rodney Wells accompany her, after exiting the memorial service for her son, Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop and died three days later, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023.  REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

RowVaughn Wells reacts as Rev. Al Sharpton and Rodney Wells accompany her, after exiting the memorial service for her son, Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop and died three days later, in...more

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
RowVaughn Wells reacts as Rev. Al Sharpton and Rodney Wells accompany her, after exiting the memorial service for her son, Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop and died three days later, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023.  REUTERS/Ronda Churchill
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RowVaughn Wells stops in front of the casket of her son Tyre Nichols at the start of his funeral service at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

RowVaughn Wells stops in front of the casket of her son Tyre Nichols at the start of his funeral service at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
RowVaughn Wells stops in front of the casket of her son Tyre Nichols at the start of his funeral service at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Vice President Kamala Harris sits with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells during the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Vice President Kamala Harris sits with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells during the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris sits with RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells during the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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A pin displaying raised fists is shown on a mourner for Black motorist Tyre Nichols who died after being beaten by Memphis Police officers, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

A pin displaying raised fists is shown on a mourner for Black motorist Tyre Nichols who died after being beaten by Memphis Police officers, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
A pin displaying raised fists is shown on a mourner for Black motorist Tyre Nichols who died after being beaten by Memphis Police officers, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Ronda Churchill
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Musicians begin the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Musicians begin the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Musicians begin the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells follow Rev. Al Sharpton into the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells follow Rev. Al Sharpton into the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells follow Rev. Al Sharpton into the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Vice President Kamala Harris hugs RowVaughn Wells during the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Vice President Kamala Harris hugs RowVaughn Wells during the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris hugs RowVaughn Wells during the funeral service for Wells' son Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Rev. Al Sharpton listens as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Rev. Al Sharpton listens as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Rev. Al Sharpton listens as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the eulogy during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the eulogy during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Rev. Al Sharpton delivers the eulogy during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Benjamin Crump speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Benjamin Crump speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Benjamin Crump speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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The Celebration Choir performs during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

The Celebration Choir performs during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
The Celebration Choir performs during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Former New Orleans mayor Mitchell Joseph Landrieu is recognized during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Former New Orleans mayor Mitchell Joseph Landrieu is recognized during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Former New Orleans mayor Mitchell Joseph Landrieu is recognized during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Nichols speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Nichols speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Nichols speaks during the funeral service for Tyre Nichols at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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A man arranges flowers around Tyre Nichols' casket at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

A man arranges flowers around Tyre Nichols' casket at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
A man arranges flowers around Tyre Nichols' casket at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2023. Andrew Nelles/Pool via REUTERS
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An attendee holds a program while exiting a memorial service for Black motorist Tyre Nichols who died after being beaten by Memphis Police officers, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

An attendee holds a program while exiting a memorial service for Black motorist Tyre Nichols who died after being beaten by Memphis Police officers, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
An attendee holds a program while exiting a memorial service for Black motorist Tyre Nichols who died after being beaten by Memphis Police officers, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Ronda Churchill
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A casket is loaded into a hearse after a memorial service for Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop and died three days later, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023.  REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

A casket is loaded into a hearse after a memorial service for Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop and died three days later, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023.  REUTERS/Ronda Churchill

Reuters / Wednesday, February 01, 2023
A casket is loaded into a hearse after a memorial service for Tyre Nichols, the Black man who was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop and died three days later, in Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 2023.  REUTERS/Ronda Churchill
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