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-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.
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.
More Memphis Police Officers Condemn Policing Tactics As Trial In Tyre Nichols Case Continues
Multiple former Memphis police officers condemned the policing tactics of their own department during high-profile testimony this week in the federal trial against three officers who participated in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols on Jan. 7, 2023, after a traffic stop. One officer spoke about the shame of his involvement in that attack.
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.
Tyre Nichols officer trial, Friday update
Tyre Nichols officer trial, Friday update
Video of paramedics failing to treat Tyre Nichols shown at officers' trial
The trial for the three former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols continued Thursday with video showing two EMTs standing by as Nichols sat bleeding on the ground. All three of the officers on trial have pleaded not guilty to charges of depriving Nichols of his civil rights through excessive force and failing to intervene.
Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
A former Memphis police officer who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the beating death of Tyre Nichols faced cross-examination from defense attorneys Wednesday. Emmitt Martin III testified at th
Jury sees video appearing to show medics failing to aid Tyre Nichols after 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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Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
Dewayne Smith told the court he was a Memphis police lieutenant who supervised Scorpion Unit One, which included Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. He testified that the officers ...
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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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Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was 'no need' for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was “no need” for five Memphis police officers to punch, kick, and hit Tyre Nichols with a baton on the night he was fatally beaten after a traffic stop, their former ...