Memphis ex-officers convicted in Tyre Nichols beating death get new trial
Judge orders new trial for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. More
August 31, 2025
Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols died three days after he was brutally beaten by five Memphis police officers who were members of the now-disbanded ‘Scorpion Unit.’
TN v. Bean, et al.: Beating of Tyre Nichols Murder Trial
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. More
May 7, 2025
2 ex-officers get home detention, one stays in jail in Tyre Nichols case
Two former officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will be released in January, but a third will remain in custody. More
October 7, 2024
Mixed verdict for 3 Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating
Three former Memphis police officers have been convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, but were acquitted of the harshest charges they faced. More
October 4, 2024
Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death
Desmond Mills Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court in an agreement linked to similar charges he is facing in state court. More
November 2, 2023
Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death
The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a brutal beating by five Memphis police officers, have sued the officers and the city of Memphis. More
April 19, 2023
Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review
The city on Wednesday also plans to release about 20 hours of video and audio related to the arrest of Tyre Nichols. More
March 8, 2023
5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Five former Memphis police officers their lawyers were expected to appear before a judge in Shelby County Criminal Court Friday. More
February 17, 2023
Deputies suspended in Nichols case didn’t keep body cams on
Deputies Jeremy Watkins and Johntavious Bowers each violated multiple policies after they reported to the location of Nichols' violent. More
February 16, 2023
1st officer in Nichols arrest accused of brutality at prison
Years before Memphis Police officer Demetrius Haley pulled Tyre Nichols from his car, he was accused of taking part in the savage beating of an inmate. More
February 10, 2023
Officer drew gun as he approached Tyre Nichols, report finds
Memphis cop who detained Tyre Nichols admitted he didn't see the alleged reckless driving that was reason for pulling him over but still brandished a gun. More
February 9, 2023
Jury may not hear cops’ admissions in Tyre Nichols’ beating
Officer's statement about taking a cellphone photo of a bloodied and handcuffed Tyre Nichols and sharing the photo will likely never be seen by a jury. More
February 8, 2023
Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to him
The officer who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car before police fatally beat him never explained why he was being stopped, newly released documents show. More
February 8, 2023
Memphis officer took, shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols
As many as 13 Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in the investigation of Tyre Nichols' death, officials said Tuesday. More
February 8, 2023
6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
6th Memphis officer fired after internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. More
February 3, 2023
Licenses suspended for 2 fired EMTs in Tyre Nichols death
Tennessee board suspends EMT licenses of 2 ex-Memphis Fire Dept. employees for failing to render critical care to Tyre Nichols after police beat him. More
February 3, 2023
‘We’re all Tyre’: Mourners gather for Nichols’ funeral
Tyre Nichols’ family and friends gathered for a funeral intended to celebrate his life 3 weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis cops. More
February 1, 2023
Records: Minor infractions for officers before Nichols case
Their transgressions were mainly procedural but included using minor physical force during an arrest and failing to fill out a form about it. More
February 1, 2023
Family of Tyre Nichols prepares to lay him to rest
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to attend the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after he was beaten by Memphis police officers. More
January 31, 2023
Tyre Nichols’ family to address additional police discipline
Tyre Nichols' family plans to gather Tuesday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump at the historic Mason Temple in Memphis. More
January 31, 2023
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
2 more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and 3 emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols. More
January 30, 2023
Tyre Nichols case revives calls for change in police culture
The five officers charged were part of the so-called Scorpion unit, which stands for Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace in our Neighborhoods. More
January 30, 2023
Tyre Nichols’ brutal beating by police shown on video
Memphis police release video showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by police officers who held the Black motorist down and repeatedly struck him. More
January 27, 2023
Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye
Tyre Nichols was just minutes from his Memphis home on Jan. 7 when he was pulled over by police and fatally beaten. More
January 27, 2023
Memphis anticipates release of video in Tyre Nichols’ arrest
The officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a motorist who died three days. More
January 27, 2023
DA: 5 Memphis cops ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death
The legal team said officers beat Tyre Nichols for 3 minutes in a 'savage' encounter reminiscent of the infamous 1991 police beating of Rodney King. More
January 26, 2023
Feds: Investigation into Tyre Nichols’ death may take time
U.S. Attorney said federal investigation into death of Tyre Nichols, Black man who died after a violent arrest by Memphis police, “may take some time." More
January 25, 2023
Memphis DA: Video release may coincide with charge decision
DA Steve Mulroy said investigators probing Tyre Nichols’ Jan. 7 arrest want to complete as many interviews as possible before releasing the video this week or next week. More
January 25, 2023
Memphis on edge ahead of violent arrest video’s release
Memphis is on edge ahead of possible release of footage of Black man Tyre Nichols' violent arrest that led to firings of 5 cops after he died. More
January 23, 2023