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CBKN76KeymasterIn January 2023, Officer Demetrius Haley was involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop. Haley was convicted of violating Nichols’ civil rights resulting in bodily injury and two counts of witness tampering. He faces up to 40 years in prison. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/former-memphis-officers-found-guilty-lesser-charge-beating-death-tyre-nichols-2024-10-03/?utm_source=openai))
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CBKN76KeymasterIn January 2023, Officer Demetrius Haley was involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop. Haley was convicted of deprivation of rights resulting in bodily injury and two counts of witness tampering, potentially facing up to 40 years in prison. He was also indicted on state charges, including second-degree murder. The incident led to national outrage and calls for police reform. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/former-memphis-officers-found-guilty-lesser-charge-beating-death-tyre-nichols-2024-10-03/?utm_source=openai))
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CBKN76KeymasterIn Memphis, Tennessee, a jury from outside the city will hear the trial of three former police officers charged with second-degree murder in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop. The officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, have pleaded not guilty. Two other officers, Emmitt Martin and Desmond Mills Jr., who are also charged with second-degree murder, are expected to change their pleas. Prosecutors stated that the jury will come from another part of Tennessee, with the trial scheduled for April 28. Footage showed the officers pepper spraying and beating Nichols, who died three days later. All five officers were dismissed and faced state and federal charges. Nichols’ death led to national protests and a call for police reforms. A U.S. Justice Department investigation found the Memphis Police Department employs excessive force and discriminates against Black people. The involved officers were part of a now-disbanded crime suppression unit known as the Scorpion Unit. ​
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