Third officer accused in Tyre Nichols’ death wants separate trial
Judge James Jones Jr. during court on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. He set a Sept. 15 date to consider motions from three of the five former Memphis Police Department officers accused in the death of Tyre Nichols. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
During the hearing, Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr. set a Sept. 15 date to consider motions from three of the officers who are asking for separate trials.
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Memphis Police Department Shelby County Criminal Court Division 3 Judge James Jones Jr.Julia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker 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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