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.
Lieutenant testifies in case of officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death
The trial of former Memphis officers charged with the death of Tyre Nichols continued with the cross examination of a police lieutenant who trained the defendants.
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 testifying that one of their colleagues has a history of excessive force.
Former officer testifies he beat a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols then lied about it
Emmitt Martin III testified that he punched the 29-year-old Black man at least five times while two Memphis police colleagues held his arms and said “hit him."
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.
Witness testimonies continue into third week of Tyre Nichols federal trial
The federal trial for three former Memphis Police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols is moving into its third week. On Monday, cross-examination of the officers’ former Scorpion Unit supervisor will pick up where it left off last week.
Ex-lieutenant to continue testimony against ex-officers in Tyre Nichols case
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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Ex-cop admits to punching ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols as others held his arms
“We were assaulting Mr. Nichols,” Emmitt Martin III said while testifying against Tadarrius Bean and Justin Smith on ...
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Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
Emmitt Martin III testified at the trial of the three former officers - Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley -- who were charged on Sept. 12, 2023, with violating Nichols' civil rights ...
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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 ...