Attorneys continue to debate if ex-officer should have been on duty night of Tyre Nichols beating
Monday marks the beginning of week three in the federal trial against three former Memphis police officers accused of federal civil rights violations in the January 2023 traffic stop that resulted in 29-year-old Tyre Nichols' death.
What we learned about Memphis police culture from week 2 of the Tyre Nichols trial
The second week of the Tyre Nichols trial saw a range of witnesses testify to the failures that factored into his death and to MPD's culutre.
Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was ‘no need’ for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
A former Memphis police supervisor says there was “no need” for five officers to punch, kick, and hit Tyre Nichols with a baton on the night he was fatally beaten after a traffic stop.
Ex-officer in Tyre Nichols beating case texted photos from fateful night, former girlfriend testifies
The ex-girlfriend of one of the former police officers on trial for the death of Tyre Nichols and a former paramedic on the scene were called to the stand on Wednesday.
Ex-Scorpion Unit officers testify in Tyre Nichols case: ‘I was ashamed’
Witness testimonies in the federal trial for three former Memphis officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death continued on Thursday with two ex-Scorpion Unit officers
A former officer texted a photo of the bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriend
A former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols sent his ex-girlfriend a photo of the badly injured man on the night he was punched, kicked and hit with a police baton following a traffic stop.
Defense questions ex-MPD officer's mental status, why he testified at Tyre Nichols trial
During cross-examination, defense attorneys asked Emmitt Martin about his mental health, previous head injuries and sessions with his therapist.
Former officer texted photo of bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriend
A former Memphis police officer testified Tuesday that he punched a “helpless” Tyre Nichols at least five times while two colleagues held his arms and said, “hit him,” then lied to his supervisor about their use of force in a beating that proved fatal.
Former officer testifies Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when he was snatched from car during stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyre Nichols posed no threat to police when he was snatched out of his car during a traffic stop that preceded a fatal beating by five Memphis officers, according to testimony Monday by a former officer who has pleaded guilty in the case, which led to national protests and sparked renewed calls for police reform.
Medical examiner in Tyre Nichols case testifies in federal trial
This story will be updated throughout the day on Friday. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The federal trial for three former Memphis officers charged in the beating of Tyre Nichols is closing out its second week with testimony from ex-Scorpion Unit officers and the medical examiner who wrote Nichols’ autopsy report.
Jury sees video appearing to show medics failing to aid Tyre Nichols following beating
Two medics failed to administer aid to Tyre Nichols after officers beat him, according to video displayed Thursday during the ...
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What to Know About the Trial Over Tyre Nichols’s Death
Should the three officers facing trial — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith — be convicted on charges of deprivation of rights under color of law, they could face up to life in ...
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Opening statements to begin in trial of 3 ex-Memphis cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
The trial is expected to last three to four weeks. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith have pleaded not guilty to charges that they deprived the 29-year-old Nichols of his rights ...
Former SCORPION unit officer takes the stand | Federal trial continues for former Memphis Police officers accused in Tyre Nichols' death
In day 10 of the federal trial against former Memphis Police Department officers indicted in the death of Tyre Nichols, ...