Former officers downplayed use of force in Nichols’ traffic stop

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 14, 2024 11:31 AM CT | Published: February 14, 2024 11:00 AM CT

Response-to-resistance forms filed by the former MPD officers who beat Tyre Nichols last year describe their own actions as “soft hand” techniques aimed at getting him into custody. 

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.


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