Attorneys for former MPD officers allege Nichols had mushrooms, stolen credit cards
Attorney Martin Zummach (left) points to his client former Memphis Police Officer Justin Smith (tan suit) during an appearance in Judge James Jones’ courtroom on Sept. 15. Zummach filed a notice of joinder with Michael Stengel, who represents Demetrius Haley, in his motion to compel Nichols’ phone records from the U.S. government. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Attorneys for the U.S. government have argued the defense is looking to tarnish Tyre Nichols’ character during the May 2024 trial, while attorneys for the defense say Nichols’ state of mind that night is key.
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Tyre Nichols Memphis Police DepartmentAarron Fleming
Once an intern, he never left, joining the staff full-time in 2022 as an education reporter. He moved to public safety in 2023, where he covered some of the city’s biggest court cases, including the criminal trials for those charged in the deaths of Tyré Nichols and rapper Young Dolph. He also chronicled the Shelby County Jail and the deaths that have occurred at the facility.
He now provides suburban coverage, focusing on DeSoto County and the surrounding municipalities.
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