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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adrian Sainz

August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

A judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in January.

During a short hearing on Monday, Shelby County Criminal Court Judge James Jones Jr. announced the Aug. 12 trial date in the cases of Emmitt Martin, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. Each has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in state court.

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