Attorneys for former MPD officers allege Nichols had mushrooms, stolen credit cards
Attorney Martin Zummach (left) points to his client former Memphis Police Officer Justin Smith (tan suit) during an appearance in Judge James Jones’ courtroom on Sept. 15. Zummach filed a notice of joinder with Michael Stengel, who represents Demetrius Haley, in his motion to compel Nichols’ phone records from the U.S. government. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Attorneys for the U.S. government have argued the defense is looking to tarnish Tyre Nichols’ character during the May 2024 trial, while attorneys for the defense say Nichols’ state of mind that night is key.
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Tyre Nichols Memphis Police DepartmentAarron 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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