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Second Ex-Memphis Officer Pleads Guilty in Tyre Nichols' Death, Faces 40-Year Sentence

Aug 23, 2024, 08:51 PM

A second former Memphis police officer, Emmitt Martin III, has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist, in January 2023. The incident, which involved five officers and was captured on video, sparked national outrage and calls for police reform. Federal prosecutors have recommended a 40-year prison sentence for the officer, who admitted to civil rights violations. This development leaves three other officers facing trial next month.