Emmitt Martin III takes stand in federal trial over Tyre Nichols’ death
Flanked by his attorneys, former MPD officer Emmitt Martin walks into the Odell Horton Federal Building Aug. 23, 2024. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Emmitt Martin offered a strong rebuke of his own actions and that of his codefendants the night of Tyre Nichols’ beating.
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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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