State Rep. Pearson calls Memphis Police actions at No Kings march unnecessary

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 602

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson is calling for accountability from city leaders after Memphis Police officers sprayed attendees at Saturday’s No Kings event with pepper spray and arrested three men for allegedly blocking a street.

“The actions of the Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers were violent, vicious and unnecessary,” Pearson, a Memphis Democrat, told the Lookout in a statement. “The peaceful march was minutes from ending and MPD attacked the peaceful protesters exercising their …

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