DA’s office dismisses, reduces some cases worked by officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death
(From left) Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith are charged with second-degree murder and other charges in relation to Nichols’ death. (Courtesy MPD)
The DA’s office reviewed about 100 cases the five officers worked. The office is dismissing at least 30 cases, and reducing charges in 12 more.
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Shelby County District Attorney's officeJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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