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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: A timeline of the 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 investigating 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 death of Tyre Nichols 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 says
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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Preston Hemphill, white officer in Tyre Nichols case, will not be charged, his attorney says
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 files $550M civil lawsuit against city of Memphis, police over his death: Attorney
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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Officer who retired before termination hearing in Tyre Nichols case faces decertification
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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Justice Department 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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Tyre Nichols case: Release of new footage 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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Officers charged in Nichols’ death plead not guilty
Channa Lloyd, an attorney and ABC News contributor, breaks down the latest on the case against the former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols.
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Tyre Nichols: Former police officers enter not guilty pleas
Five former Memphis police officers accused of second-degree murder in connection with the beating that led to Tyre Nichols' death pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
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Ex-officers plead not guilty in Tyre Nichols death
Five former Memphis police officers entered pleas of not guilty Friday for charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols.
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Tyre Nichols' mom vows to attend every court date as former officers enter not guilty pleas
Five former Memphis police officers accused of second-degree murder in connection with the beating that led to Tyre Nichols' death pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
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Memphis police officers plead not guilty for the murder of Tyre Nichols
The five former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols claimed they were innocent by pleading not guilty.
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Parents of Tyre Nichols speak out after former officers plead not guilty
Tyre Nichols' mom said she will attend every future court date.
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5 former officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death to face arraignment
In their first court appearance, the former officers will face charges for second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping and official misconduct.
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Sheriff's office suspends 2 deputies for trying to hide involvement in Tyre Nichols' death
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it has suspended two patrol deputies in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols.
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District attorney to review all prior cases of former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office announced that it will review all prior cases of the five former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death.
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Memphis City Council grills police, fire chiefs on reform following Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis police department and fire department are under intense scrutiny following Tyre Nichols' death.
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Former Memphis officer texted photo of beaten Tyre Nichols, state records show
A former Memphis officer charged in connection with Tyre Nichols' death took a photo of Nichols and texted it to multiple people, according to state records.
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Tyre Nichols' Family Watches Biden Deliver State of Union Address
President Biden delivered his State of the Union address. Tyre Nichols' family along with multiple other Black families who lost children to police violence were in the chamber demanding change.
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Tyre Nichols' family attends State of the Union address
President Joe Biden introduced Tyre Nichols' parents and discussed police reform during his State of the Union address.
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Officer allegedly shared photo of bloodied Tyre Nichols
A former Memphis police officer allegedly took a picture of Tyre Nichols after he was beaten by officers and sent it to at least five people, according to a document shared with investigators.
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Tyre Nichols ‘had a beautiful soul,’ mom says
RowVaugh Wells will be among first lady Jill Biden’s guests at the State of the Union.
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Tony Hawk honoring Tyre Nichols
The skateboard star says he will donate proceeds from his autographed pictures to Nichols' memorial fund.
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DOJ to conduct review of Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols' death
The Department of Justice will help conduct a review of the Memphis Police Department following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, city officials said.
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White officer involved in Tyre Nichols arrest fired
Preston Hemphill, the white Memphis Police officer who was one of the first cops to confront Tyre Nichols, was fired from the force.
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White officer fired in Tyre Nichols incident
A sixth Memphis officer has now been fired following Nichols' death in a Memphis hospital three days after his arrest.
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MPD fires white officer involved in Tyre Nichols’ arrest
Preston Hemphill was one of the first Memphis Police officers who confronted Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop on Jan. 7.
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White officer in Tyre Nichols arrest fired
Preston Hemphill, the white Memphis Police officer who was one of the first cops to confront Tyre Nichols, was fired from the force, the department said.
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Rodney King’s daughter weighs in on death of Tyre Nichols
As Memphis, Tennessee, mourns Tyre Nichols, there have been cries for police reform across the country.
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Why experts say police might act violently in groups amid questions about Tyre Nichols beating
As the U.S. reels from the video of police officers beating Tyre Nichols, experts tell ABC News what can make people act violently as a group.
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Tyre Nichols' parents vow to get justice following release of police camera footage
Tyre Nichols' parents spoke exclusively with ABC News Live hours after footage of his encounter with police was released to the public.
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Tyre Nichols death renews calls for police reform legislation
President Joe Biden and House Speaker McCarthy have also met to discuss raising the debt ceiling with McCarthy saying “common ground” is possible.
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Up to 20 hours more Tyre Nichols footage yet to be released: DA
There is up to 20 hours of additional video footage in the Tyre Nichols case that has yet to be released.
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Hundreds gather in Memphis for the funeral of Tyre Nichols
Nichols’ mother called for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which calls for comprehensive police reform.
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