Judge recuses himself in Tyré Nichols case

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 13, 2025 6:01 PM CT | Published: June 13, 2025 5:18 PM CT

A federal judge has recused himself in the case of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 death of Tyré Nichols.

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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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