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.
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
Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
Defense attorneys cross-examined Emmitt Martin III in the federal trial of three former Memphis officers charged in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
Ex-officer testifies he beat a ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols then lied about it
A former Memphis police officer has testified that he punched a “helpless” Tyre Nichols at least five times while two colleagues held his arms and urged him on during the January 2023 beating that led to his death.
Former Memphis police officer admits to punching ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols as others held his arms
A former Memphis police officer who pleaded guilty to charges in the killing of Tyre Nichols said he punched the 29-year-old at least five times, even though he posed no threat to police and his arms were being held by two of his colleagues.
Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols faced no threat, one testifies
Ex-Memphis officer Emmitt Martin III testified that he and his fellow officers lied about the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols.
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.
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 fol
Former Memphis police officer accused in Tyre Nichols case testifies he lied about force used in fatal beating
Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin III testified Tuesday he punched a "helpless" Tyre Nichols at least five times and then lied to his supervisor about the use of force.
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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Former officer testifies Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when he was snatched from car during stop
Emmitt Martin III took the stand in the federal trial of former colleagues Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. The three officers have pleaded not guilty to charges that they ...
Week one of the Tyre Nichols federal trial is over. Here are four moments that stood out
The Tyre Nichols federal criminal trial has finished its first week. Though slow, here are four moments that stood out from ...
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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 ...