TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis will remain a party to the civil lawsuit filed by Tyré Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, according to the Commercial Appeal. In an order filed April 24, the court denied a request from Wells’ attorneys to remove Davis from the case, an effort tied to maintaining a November trial date. Attorneys for Davis, who also represent the city of Memphis, argued the proposed voluntary dismissal sought to preempt her appeal of the denial of qualified immunity. They said Davis instead seeks dismissal on the merits, which they contend would clear her of liability in the case.