The ex-officer pleaded guilty to two felony counts, becoming the first to admit culpability in the fatal beating of Mr. Nichols. As part of a plea deal, he is also expected to cooperate with a state murder prosecution.
Tag: Memphis (Tenn)
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9 Deputies Indicted in Death of Man Beaten in Memphis Jail
Gershun Freeman, 33, died last year after being stomped, punched and pinned down by the deputies in Shelby County, Tenn., his family’s lawyer said.
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Judge Finds Tennessee Law Aimed at Restricting Drag Shows Unconstitutional
The law, one of the first aimed at curbing drag performances in front of children, had been on hold for nearly two months as the legal battle went on.
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Autopsy Shows Tyre Nichols Died of Head Injuries From Police Beating
Medical examiners formally declared his death a homicide, describing severe blunt force injuries to his head and neck as well as bruises and cuts all over his body.
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Justin Pearson Faces Vote on Returning Him to Tennessee House After Expulsion
County officials are expected to vote Wednesday on sending Justin J. Pearson back to the state legislature, less than a week after he and a colleague were expelled.