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News in English (USA) / 18.09.2024 / 12:00

Trial of Former Memphis Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols' Death Begins

The federal trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols has commenced, revealing significant discrepancies between officers' testimonies and body camera footage. Former officer Emmitt Martin testified against his former colleagues, stating that Tyre Nichols posed no threat during the encounter, which he described as brutal and unprovoked. Testimonies during the trial highlighted that the officers admitted to excessive force, with one ex-officer confessing to punching Nichols, who he described as 'helpless,' while others restrained him. Furthermore, prosecutors revealed that the officers' reports omitted crucial details of the beating, and there were accusations that they laughed about Nichols' condition afterward. As the trial progresses, the victims' parents are speaking out, expressing their anguish over the treatment their son received, reinforcing the call for accountability in law enforcement practices.