Video shows correctional officers brutalizing a naked Freeman to death during a mental health crisis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump, co-counsel Jake Brown and Brice Timmons, and the family of Gershun Freeman will hold a news conference to address Freeman’s wrongful death and the recent release of video from the horrific attack by correctional officers.
Gershun Freeman died in Shelby County Jail after a violent interaction with officers. He was found to have multiple bruises and deep cuts when he died. Freeman’s manner of death was listed as a homicide. A nearly 14-minute video from the incident shows five officers beating Freeman to death as he was naked and handcuffed.
WHO:
Family of Gershun Freeman
Family of Tyre Nichols
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Brice Timmons
Attorney Jake Brown
Vickie Terry, Executive Director of NAACP Memphis Branch
WHEN:
Friday, March 17, 2023, at 12:15 pm CT
WHERE:
Criminal Justice Center
201 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
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