Desmond Mills begins testimony: ‘I just started spraying’
Former Memphis Police Department officer Desmond Mills Jr. (left) appeared with attorney Blake Ballin Feb. 17, 2023, in Judge James Jones’ courtroom. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Desmond Mills Jr., one of the cops who previously pleaded guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols, began his testimony Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the federal trial against the three former police officers.
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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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Desmond Mills weeps on witness stand: ‘Sorry can’t bring him back’
“I wish I could have stopped the punches,” Desmond Mills Jr. said. “It hurt to watch. … I felt bad every time his picture’s on the screen and to know I’m a part of that.”
Two additional witnesses testify Demetrius Haley sent them photos of Tyre Nichols
Both witnesses said they deleted the Nichols photo. “I didn’t want that in my phone,” said one.
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