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Ex-officers seek acquittal of obstruction charge in Tyre Nichols beating death
Attorneys for two former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction in the beating death of Tyre Nichols filed motions for acquittal.
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Former officer convicted in Tyre Nichols' death to be held without bond
Former officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were all found guilty of obstruction last Thursday.
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Jury reaches mixed verdict against former officers in death of Tyre Nichols
A federal jury reached a mixed verdict against three former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023.
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What’s next after mixed verdict in Tyre Nichols case?
ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the legal fate of three former Memphis police officers who were found guilty of obstruction in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.
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Mixed verdict against former officers in Tyre Nichols beating death case
Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after he was beaten by police after fleeing a traffic stop in January 2023 in Memphis.
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Verdicts reached for ex-Memphis officers charged in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
A federal civil rights trial against three former Memphis police officers charged with violations surrounding the beating death of Tyre Nichols has concluded with a jury reaching a mixed verdict.
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Former officers found guilty in Tyre Nichols case
Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after he was beaten by police after fleeing a traffic stop in January 2023 in Memphis.
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Jury deliberation to begin in Tyre Nichols case
Prosecutors and the defense make their closing arguments on Wednesday in the trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
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Prosecutor in Tyre Nichols trial tells jury that officers laughed, bragged in closing
Attorneys for three former Memphis police officers facing charges in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols gave their closing arguments on Wednesday..
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Lawyers for two ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols' death rest their cases
Attorneys for two of the three former Memphis police officers facing charges in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols rested their cases on Monday.
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FBI agent: ex-officer took accountability in Tyre Nichols' beating death
An FBI agent testified at the trial of three ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols' beating death that one of the officers took responsibility for the fatal events.
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Ex-cop who pleaded guilty speaks on Nichols beating: 'I felt like I was panicking'
Desmond Mills Jr. said on Thursday that he believed he panicked during the beating of Tyre Nichols at the trial of three ex-officers charged for his death.
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Ex-officer who pleaded guilty in Tyre Nichols case cries during testimony
The second former Memphis officer who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the death of Tyre Nichols became emotional during his testimony on Tuesday.
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Jury sees video appearing to show medics failing to aid Tyre Nichols after beating
Two medics failed to administer aid to Tyre Nichols after officers beat him, according to video displayed Thursday during the trial of three of the former officers.
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Ex-officer in Tyre Nichols beating case texted photos, 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.
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Paramedic returns to the stand in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
The first responder testified he knew it was a medical emergency the moment he arrived on the scene but was not told Nichols had been beaten.
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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.
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Ex-officer who pleaded guilty on Tyre Nichols: 'He was helpless'
Prosecutors called Emmitt Martin III to testify in the trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the January 2023 beating death of Nichols.
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Lieutenant testifies in officers' Tyre Nichols case
The trial of former Memphis officers charged with the death of Tyre Nichols continued with the cross examination of a police lieutenant who trained the defendants.
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Ex-officers in Tyre Nichols case violated policy, lieutenant testifies
Prosecutors called witnesses to the stand in the trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
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Ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols beating death 'laughed,' prosecutor says
Opening arguments began on Wednesday in the federal trial of three former Memphis officers in the January 2023 death of Tyre Nichols.
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Federal trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death to begin
Jury selection is set to begin in the federal trial of three former Memphis officers charged in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols.
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2nd ex-officer charged in Tyre Nichols' death pleads guilty in federal plea deal
Emmitt Martin III is one of five former Memphis police officers indicted last year on federal charges in connection with Tyre Nichols' death.
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2nd Memphis officer pleads guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
The ex-cop changed his plea ahead of next month's trial.
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4 former police officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death to appear in federal court
A fifth officer, Desmond Mills, pleaded guilty to his federal charges in a plea agreement.
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Memphis police chief could be voted out, a year after Tyre Nichols' death
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis loses reappointment vote after Tyre Nichols death.
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Tyre Nichols remembered 1 year after fatal traffic stop in Memphis
The city of Memphis is honoring the memory of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols one year after the violent, fatal confrontation with local police officers.
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Former officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols' death
Desmond Mills Jr., one of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, pleaded guilty to federal offenses on Thursday.
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5 ex-Memphis officers federally indicted in Tyre Nichols’ death
Nichols, 29, died on Jan. 10, three days after a violent confrontation with police following a traffic stop.
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5 former Memphis officers indicted by federal grand jury in Tyre Nichols' death
Five former Memphis police officers have been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols.
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Tyre Nichols: Timeline of investigation into his death
The investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols continues, as five officers are charged in connection with his death.
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DOJ investigating potential 'discriminatory policing' in Memphis
The Department of Justice said it is investigating whether law enforcement in Memphis engaged in "discriminatory policing," in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols earlier this year.
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After Tyre Nichols' death, DOJ probes possible 'discriminatory policing' in Memphis
The Department of Justice is investigating whether law enforcement in Memphis, Tennessee, engaged in "discriminatory policing," officials said Thursday.
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5 officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death appear in court
The five Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death – Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III, and Desmond Mills Jr. – appeared in court.
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Tyre Nichols: What Did I Do?
Tyre Nichols' friends and family talk with "Impact x Nightline" about their still lingering pain five months after surveillance footage captured Memphis cops beating the 29-year-old after a stop.
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Tyre Nichols' official autopsy reveals brain injuries from blunt force trauma: DA
The medical examiner's official autopsy report for Tyre Nichols showed he "died of brain injuries from blunt force trauma," the DA's office told Nichols' family Tuesday.
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Tyre Nichols' official autopsy revealed: DA
The medical examiner's official autopsy report for Tyre Nichols showed he "died of brain injuries from blunt force trauma," the DA's office told Nichols' family Tuesday.
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White officer in Tyre Nichols footage will not be charged: Attorney
Preston Hemphill, the white officer seen on body camera footage during Tyre Nichols' traffic stop, will not be charged in Nichols' death, his attorney said.
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Tyre Nichols' mother sues city of Memphis, police over his death
Tyre Nichols' mother has sued the city of Memphis and police officers over his death following a violent traffic stop in the city.
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Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis, police officers for $550 million
ABC News contributor Channa Lloyd breaks down a landmark $550 million lawsuit filed by the family of Tyre Nichols against the city of Memphis and members of the police department.
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Tyre Nichols' mother sues the city of Memphis, police for $500 million over his death
The complaint lists Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis and the five now-former officers charged in connection with Nichols' death.
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City council approves naming Sacramento skatepark after Tyre Nichols
A California skatepark will be named after Tyre Nichols, after the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously 9-0 to approve the naming Tuesday afternoon.
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Memphis police to decertify officer who retired before termination in Nichols case
A Memphis police lieutenant on duty at the scene of the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols retired with benefits before he was expected to be fired, city officials said.
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Police supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired with benefits before getting fired
Lt. DeWayne Smith was believed to be the highest-ranking officer on the scene, according to a statement from Nichols’ family’s lawyers.
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Memphis residents debate new ordinances after Tyre Nichols death
The Memphis City Council voted on six proposed reform ordinances after Tyre Nichols was killed by police on Jan. 10, 2023.
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DOJ to review Memphis Police Department following Tyre Nichols' death
The Department of Justice is set to review the Memphis Police Department following Tyre Nichols death.
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Release of new footage in Tyre Nichols case delayed by court order
About 20 more hours of footage in Tyre Nichols' case will no longer be released on Wednesday by Memphis city officials.
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After Tyre Nichols' death, Memphis passes police reforms
Memphis city officials passed police reform following the death of Tyre Nichols.
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All 5 officers charged with Tyre Nichols' death plead not guilty
Following the arraignment, attorney Ben Crump joined Tyre Nichols’ family in calling for justice to come swiftly.
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Former Memphis police officers plead not guilty to charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
The fired officers were arraigned on charges including second-degree murder in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols.
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