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.
Tag: Smith, Justin (Memphis, Tenn, Police Officer)
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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.
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Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos
The police report was the latest instance in which video evidence offered a starkly different account of police violence than what officers had reported themselves.