Ex-officer in Tyre Nichols beating case texted photos from fateful night, former girlfriend testifies
The ex-girlfriend of one of the former police officers on trial for the death of Tyre Nichols and a former paramedic on the scene were called to the stand on Wednesday.
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 with his therapist.
Ex-officer testifies he beat a ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols then lied about it
A former Memphis police officer has testified that he punched a “helpless” Tyre Nichols at least five times while two colleagues held his arms and urged him on during the January 2023 beating that led to his death.
Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
Defense attorneys cross-examined Emmitt Martin III in the federal trial of three former Memphis officers charged in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
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.
Trial for 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death set to begin
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith have pleaded not guilty to charges that they deprived Tyre Nichols of his rights.
Week one of the Tyre Nichols federal trial is over. Here are four moments that stood out
The Tyre Nichols federal criminal trial has finished its first week. Though slow, here are four moments that stood out from the courtroom.
A Former Officer Texted a Photo of the Bloodied Tyre Nichols to His Ex-Girlfriend
A former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols sent his ex-girlfriend a photo of the badly injured man on the night he was punched, kicked and hit with a police baton fol
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.
Paramedic who treated Tyre Nichols night of deadly beating continues testimony, former MPD officer talks about prior beating conducted by defendant
The federal trial for three former Memphis police officers accused in the beating death of Tyre Nichols continues to Day 9.
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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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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 ...
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Former officer testifies he beat a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols then lied about it
Nichols fled, and Martin said Tadarrius Bean and Justin Smith gave chase and were punching the 29-year-old man without ...
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Week one of the Tyre Nichols federal trial is over. Here are four moments that stood out
All things considered, the first week got off to a slow start. On trial are former Memphis police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. They are charged with violating Nichols ...