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.
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.
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, prosecutors brought up current and former officers to talk about the now disbanded SCORPION unit.
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.
‘They didn’t need to hit him anymore,’ ex-Scorpion Unit supervisor testifies in Tyre Nichols federal trial
The federal trial for three former Memphis officers charged in the beating of Tyre Nichols closed out its second week with testimony from an ex-Scorpion Unit supervisor who
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.
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
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.
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.
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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A look back at the 20 months leading up to the first Tyre Nichols case to reach trial
Five officers ― Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Mills and Justin Smith ― were quickly fired on Jan. 20, 2023. Within three weeks of Nichols' beating, the five were also ...
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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 ...
Paramedic who treated Tyre Nichols night of deadly beating continues testimony, former MPD officer talks about prior beating conducted by defendant
The federal trial for three former Memphis police officers accused in the beating death of Tyre Nichols continues to Day 9.