MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A disgraced former Memphis police officer cried on the stand Tuesday as he watched video of him and his former colleagues giving Tyre Nichols the brutal beating that led to his death.
Mills’ jarring and emotional testimony came during the trial of Bean, Smith and Demetrius Haley.
Mills testified that he became incensed after his first encounter with Nichols because he had inadvertently sprayed himself with pepper spray.
Last week, Martin testified that he initiated the bogus reckless driving traffic stop of Nichols.
Nichols, Martin testified, never posed a threat when they yanked him out of his car.
Persons:
—, Tyre Nichols, Desmond Mills Jr, Nichols, “, ”, ” Mills, Tadarrius Bean, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III, Mills, fatherless, I’m, ” Nichols, Bean, Smith, Demetrius Haley, Martin, Forrest Christian, Haley, ” Martin, Jerry Askin, Lydian, Corky Siemaszko
Organizations:
Memphis Police Department, AP
Locations:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Memphis, New York City