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Ex-Memphis Cop Pleads Guilty in Skateboarder Tyre Nichols’ Death, Faces 40 Years

Rest in Power Tyre Nichols!
ShreddER August 24, 2024
Ex-Memphis Cop Pleads Guilty in Tyre Nichols’ Death
Credit: AP; Ryan Wilson

The former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin has pleaded guilty to federal civil rights violations related to the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, a skateboarder whose tragic passing sparked widespread outrage and calls for police reform.

According to reports, Martin admitted to charges of excessive force and witness tampering and could be facing a 40-year sentence.

This comes after another former officer, Desmond Mills Jr., struck a similar deal with prosecutors, who recommended a 15-year sentence.

Both Martin and Mills might testify against the remaining three officers—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith—who have pleaded not guilty and are set to go to trial next month.

All five officers face second-degree murder charges in state court, and Nichols’ mother has filed a $550 million lawsuit against the city of Memphis and its police chief.

The Department of Justice is also investigating the broader practices of the Memphis Police Department, including the use of force and potential racial discrimination.

The focus remains on achieving justice for Tyre Nichols and addressing the systemic issues that contributed to this heartbreaking event.

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