Feb 14 City of Memphis releases new documents tied to Tyre Nichols’ death By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press The hundreds of pages released Wednesday include personnel files for Memphis police and fire department employees who were fired after the beating. Continue reading
Feb 01 Prosecutors detail possible expert witnesses in federal case against officers in Tyre Nichols death By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Meeting a judge's deadline, prosecutors revealed in court filings Wednesday potential avenues of trial testimony from Memphis Police Department training instructors, at least one of whom, Juan Gonzalez, taught the officers charged in Nichols' death. Continue reading
Jan 31 Hours of more video show more of officers in fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Travis Loller, Associated Press The recordings were released Tuesday based on a judge's order from November, when former officer Desmond Mills Jr. pleaded guilty to federal charges. Continue reading
Jan 09 City council committee recommends replacing Memphis police chief, 1 year after Tyre Nichols death By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press The council will vote later on a binding vote on the fate of Davis, who was hired by the city in 2021. New Mayor Paul Young had sought the reappointment of Davis, saying he firmly believes she is the right… Continue reading
Nov 06 August trial date set for Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press During a short hearing on Monday, Shelby County Criminal Court Judge James Jones Jr. announced the Aug. 12 trial date in the cases of Emmitt Martin, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. Continue reading
Nov 02 Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state and federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death By Jonathan Mattise, Travis Loller, Associated Press The Shelby County District Attorney's office said Thursday that Desmond Mills Jr. agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice, as well as related state charges related to Nichols' death. Continue reading
Sep 13 4 former Memphis cops plead not guilty to civil rights charges in Tyre Nichols beating By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Four former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal civil rights charges in the violent beating and death of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop nine months ago. Continue reading
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Sep 12 5 former police officers charged in death of Tyre Nichols now facing federal charges By Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press The five officers were indicted Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Memphis even as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts arising from the killing. Continue reading
Aug 18 3 former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death request separate trials By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press The three officers, plus former colleagues Demetrius Haley and Emmitt Martin, have pleaded not guilty to charges connected with Nichols' beating, which was captured on police video and intensified discussions of police brutality in Memphis and around the country. Continue reading