Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis compared video of the Tyre Nichols beating to the Rodney King video.
- Davis told CNN the video is "about the same if not worse" than the infamous 1991 assault, which sparked six days of riots in Los Angeles.
- Davis said she was "outraged" by what she saw: "I don't think I've witnessed anything of that nature in my entire career".
- All five officers involved in the incident have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
- The footage will be released to YouTube at 7pm EST 4 p.m. (PST) Friday evening.
- President Biden has joined with family of Tyre Nichols in urging protesters to remain peaceful.
- In a White House statement, Biden wrote
"Outrage is understandable, but violence is never acceptable."
- The 29-year-old Nichols was fatally beaten by five officers during a Jan. 7th traffic stop. The officers have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
- Many are concerned protests could turn violent after video of the incident is released to the public on Friday evening.