Former supervisor calls Justin Smith ‘good and honest man’
The retired officer said Smith had a reputation for his passion for the job, his professionalism and making sure his conduct was “legal and ethical.”
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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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Police ‘beatdown’ killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closing
In closing arguments Wednesday, prosecutor Kathryn Gilbert told jurors that officers wanted to punish Tyre Nichols after he ran from a 2023 traffic stop and that they thought they could get away with it.
Two defense attorneys rest case in Nichols trial
Defense attorneys for two of the three former Memphis police officers on trial for federal charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols have rested their case.
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