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Tyre Nichols death: 5 former Memphis police officers face 2nd-degree murder, other charges

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy on Thursday said a grand jury has handed down indictments against five former Memphis police officers in the killing of Black motorist Tyre Nichols following a violent traffic stop on Jan. 7. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith each face charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.