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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 5, 2024

A federal judge has ordered that the son of Tyre Nichols must have separate legal representation in the civil lawsuit against the city of Memphis. U.S. Magistrate Judge Annie T. Christoff made the recommendation at the request of Judge Mark Norris, who is presiding over a civil suit brought for the death of Nichols at the hands of police in January 2023. The decision comes amid concerns that Nichols' mother, RowVaughn Wells, who is also the estate's representative and suing the city for wrongful death, could face conflicts of interest during settlement negotiations. The court has appointed a guardian ad litem to protect the child's interests, recognizing the potential for significant damages in the case. Read more at The Daily Memphian.