Two of three former cops convicted in Nichols federal case released pending sentencing
All three officers were found guilty of some of the federal crimes with which they were charged Thursday, Oct. 3, after a nearly four-week trial.
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Public Safety Former MPD officers charged in Nichols’ death found guilty on some charges
The jury handed down its verdict for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith on Thursday, Oct. 3, the climax of a nearly four-week federal trial.
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Jury deliberations officially underway in Nichols trial
Tadarrius Bean, Justin Smith and Demetrius Haley each face up to life in federal prison for their alleged roles in Nichols’ death on Jan. 10, 2023.
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September 2024
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Public Safety Former supervisor calls Justin Smith ‘good and honest man’
The retired officer said Smith had a reputation for his passion for the job, his professionalism and making sure his conduct was “legal and ethical.”
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Two defense attorneys rest case in Nichols trial
Defense attorneys for two of the three former Memphis police officers on trial for federal charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols have rested their case.
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Young Dolph Trial
MetroJustin Johnson found guilty in Young Dolph murder
Justin Johnson has been found guilty on all counts for the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021.
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Live Updates: Cell phone records used to track defendant’s location on day of Young Dolph murder
It’s the third day of the trial for one of the men accused of killing Adolph Thornton Jr., better known as rapper Young Dolph, in 2021. MPD Lt. Ma’Hajj Abdul-BaaQee as his first witness and TBI investigator Michael Garner testify for the state.
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Public Safety Defendant’s half-brother testifies in Young Dolph murder trial
On the second day of the trial for Justin Johnson, the jury was shown photos of the shooting and Johnson’s his half-brother Jemarcus Johnson took the stand.
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Public SafetyTrial begins as second shooter takes the stand: ‘That’s the day we shot Young Dolph at Makeda’s’
Justin Johnson’s trial began Monday in Memphis court. Johnson is one of the men accused of fatally shooting Memphis rapper Young Dolph. A second alleged shooter, Cornelius Smith, took the stand Monday afternoon.
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Public SafetyFrom diss tracks to gunshots: What to know before Young Dolph trial begins
Young Dolph was killed while visiting Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in 2021. Now, three of the men charged in his death are set to go to trial.
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Former SCORPION officer grilled on past arrests, lies to FBI
Kyle Coudriet, a former SCORPION Unit officer, faced questioning about lying to FBI agents in interviews during investigation of the Tyre Nichols case.
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Public Safety Former SCORPION officer, ER doctor, fire dispatcher continue testimony
A former SCORPION Unit officer testified he had seen Demetrius Haley and Emmitt Martin III use excessive force against an arrestee prior to Tyre Nichols’ beating.
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Public Safety Man denies carjacking that led to shooting exchange with police
A man who allegedly fled from a stolen car in Frayser appeared in court Wednesday on charges of evading arrest and property theft.
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Music Memphis Symphony Orchestra brings ‘big band’ sound to Shelby County Corrections Center
A choir belted out “Magnify the Lord with me,” a special guest sang “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die” and the Orchestra’s “big band” filled the air behind bars with marvelous music.
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Tyre Nichols Trial
Emmitt Martin III takes stand in federal trial over Tyre Nichols’ death
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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Tyre Nichols Trial
Public SafetyDefense continues questioning of MPD trainer
Tadarrius Bean’s defense attorney continued his cross-examination of a Memphis police trainer.
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Public Safety Judge in MPD officers’ trial rules on evidence, trainer takes stand again
After the judge ruled, the jury was brought in for the first time in the day, and examination continued for Larnce Wright, the Memphis Police Department officer who trained those charged in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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Tyre Nichols Trial
Public SafetyFormer MPD officer takes the stand in his own trial
Demetrius Haley’s testimony came amid a tense argument over whether prosecutors should be able to admit as evidence forms that the former police officers filled out after Tyre Nichols’ beating.
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Tyre Nichols Trial
Public SafetyMPD trainer talks use-of-force policy at Nichols trial
“I taught them if they don’t follow the policies, they could go to federal prison,” a Memphis Police lieutenant who trained the former officers said in the courtroom Thursday.
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Public Safety Seven dismissed from jury pool after first day of trial in Tyre Nichols case
A slew of former MPD officers, including those who responded to the scene the night Nichols was beaten and the two former officers who have already pleaded guilty in the case, are on the list of 42 potential witnesses.
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Public Safety Jury selection begins in federal trial of former cops accused in Nichols’ death
In his opening remarks, U.S. District Judge Mark Norris, who is presiding over the case, highlighted the weightiness of the proceedings to come.
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Public SafetyWho’s who in trial of former MPD officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
Here’s a list of people involved in the trial of the former Memphis Police Department officers involved in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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Public SafetyWhat to know before trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
The federal trial for the former Memphis Police Department officers accused in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols starts Monday, Sept. 9. Here’s what to know before it begins.
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Who’s who in trial of former MPD officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
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Public Safety Rearrest rates up since standing bail order implemented
Though the overall increase was small, rearrest rates increased more rapidly for misdemeanors than for felonies.
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Shelby CountyData shows number of departures from DA’s office
Most have resigned from their posts, but a handful have been terminated or transferred to other jobs.
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