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Firefighters Named in Tyre Nichols Wrongful Death Suit

Three former Memphis firefighters are among those sued by the family of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by police officers. The suit was filed in federal court today by Nichol’s mother, RowVaughn Wells.

Three Memphis Firefighters Terminated Over the Death of Tyre Nichols

Three Memphis firefighters have been terminated in the aftermath of the death of Tyre Nichols. Nichols died on January 10, 2023, three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers who have since been charged with murder.

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.

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