Former officer charged in Tyré Nichols’ death wants release from federal custody

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 30, 2025 7:46 PM CT | Published: September 30, 2025 12:56 PM CT

The former Memphis police officer has faced “brutal” jail conditions while in federal custody, according to a filing by his attorneys.

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Tyré Nichols Emmitt Martin III
Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.

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