“No One Should Have to Plea for Mercy”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Ex-Wife Maria Shriver Devastated by Tragic News in America
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In times of injustice, a powerful voice speaking up always boosts the morale of others. That’s why, amidst the Tyre Nichols murder case, journalist Maria Shriver raised her voice. The ex-wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to use her platform to talk about injustice and pay tributes to the fallen. In an Instagram post, Shriver expressed her emotions and anger over the situation. Since she is also a parent, she addressed the grief of the victim’s parents. In a fitting tribute to Nichols, Shriver encouraged others to speak up and instilled a fire into the hearts of her audience.
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29-year-old Tyre Nichols was an avid photographer and skateboarder, who worked for FedEx. He had a 4-year-old son whom he adored. The tragedy took place on January 7th, when the police stopped the young man and detained him for reckless driving. Footage released later showed the officers brutally beating him up. As per BBC, despite being admitted to the hospital, Nichols succumbed to his injuries a few days later. Amidst ongoing protests, Shriver took to social media to speak up about this.
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Shriver spoke up for Nichols’ parents, expressing how no parent should face such a tragedy for their child. Being a mother herself, the journalist couldn’t imagine the pain Nichols’ parents would have gone through.
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In a long, detailed caption, Shriver requested, “No one should have to plea for mercy, for humanity from their fellow man. … Let’s keep his memory alive, his dignity alive, and remember him the way so many knew him, as a light in this world, the loving father, the considerate son, and the great friend with a passion for skateboarding and photography.”
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Many social media users supported her in the comments.
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A tough year for both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver
In terms of losing friends and family, both Schwarzenegger and Shriver have had a rough 2022. The ex-husband and wife took to their respective social media platforms to express their grief and pay respects to their loved ones.
Schwarzenegger mourned the loss of his good friend and events partner, Jim Lorimer. In a heartwarming blog post, the former bodybuilder wrote a detailed note on Lorimer’s contributions and what he meant to Schwarzenegger and society. Meanwhile, Shriver took some time to reflect on men’s suicides upon hearing about the demise of dancer Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. The year hasn’t been easy, but Schwarzenegger and Shriver continue to create conversations around social issues.
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