Officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death to take deal in federal criminal case
Former Memphis Police officer Desmond Mills Jr. (left), with attorney Blake Ballin, pleads not guilty to the murder of Tyre Nichols on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in Judge James Jones’ courtroom. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Desmond Mills, who is represented by attorney Blake Ballin, plans to enter a change of plea during a hearing.
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Tyre Nichols Desmond Mills Blake BallinAarron 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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