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: Mills, Desmond Jr (Memphis, Tenn, Police Officer)
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Five Former Officers Indicted on Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case
The former Memphis officers, who already pleaded not guilty to state charges of second-degree murder, face new charges of civil rights offenses and witness tampering.
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Tennessee Moves to Decertify Memphis Officers Who Beat Tyre Nichols
Four of the Memphis police officers charged with second-degree murder in Mr. Nichols’s death should never again work in law enforcement in the state, an oversight agency says.
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Memphis Officers Plead Not Guilty in Tyre Nichols Beating
A judge urged patience in the upcoming criminal process. Five police officers face charges of second-degree murder in the case.
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Memphis Officers Had Been Reprimanded After Using Force
Four officers charged in Tyre Nichols’s death had been disciplined previously, including two who had failed to report using force during arrests.