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Officer Emmitt Martin III was implicated in the January 2023 death of Tyre Nichols. Martin pleaded guilty to federal charges under a deal with prosecutors. He also faces state charges of second-degree murder. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/memphis-police-discrimination-excessive-force-justice-department-report-tyre-nichols/?utm_source=openai))
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Officer Emmitt Martin III was one of the five officers involved in the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Martin was indicted on federal charges, including civil rights violations, and state charges, including second-degree murder. The case led to widespread protests and demands 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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