The five former Memphis police officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols are due to appear in court
Clockwise from top left: Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr, Emmitt Martin III, Tadarrius Bean and Justin Smith are due in court
Five former Memphis police officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols are due to appear in court., a black man, being beaten by officers following a traffic stop.The case has renewed calls for police reform in the US, with lawyers for the family of Mr Nichols calling the episode the latest example of systemic problems with police culture and racism ingrained through generations.
Five officers involved, who have since been sacked from the force, face a number of charges including kidnapping and second-degree murder.At an arraignment hearing in Memphis today, the charges will be read out against Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr, Justin Smith, Demetrius Haley and Tadarrius Bean - and the men will be given an opportunity to enter a plea.
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