Joe Biden calls Tyre Nichols' parents ahead of bodycam footage release

Joe Biden spoke with the parents of Tyre Nichols ahead of the anticipated release of his graphic bodycam arrest footage. The 29-year-old died from his injuries days after he was beaten during a Memphis traffic stop. Five officers were charged for his murder. Speaking with the couple over the phone, the president spoke of how his own loss of his children could help him emphasise with them. "I wouldn't have the courage to do what you did," he told the grieving parents after they concluded their news conference. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB