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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Civil Rights news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Second Former Memphis Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights and Conspiracy Charges Tied to Death of Tyre Nichols 08/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT A former Memphis, Tennessee, Police Department (MPD) officer facing federal civil rights charges for the tragic killing of Tyre Nichols pleaded guilty in federal court today. Justice Department Sues California Towing Company for Auctioning a Servicemember's Vehicle in Violation of Federal Law 08/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Tony's Auto Center Inc., doing business as Tony's Auto Center, in Chula Vista, California, alleging that it illegally auctioned off a deployed U.S. Navy Lieutenant's car, in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).  The SCRA prohibits a towing company from auctioning off a vehicle owned by a servicemember unless it first obtains an order from a court allowing it to do so. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys