WHAT TO KNOW IN THE CASE AGAINST FORMER MEMPHIS POLICE OFFICERS IN THE DEATH OF TYRE NICHOLS
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✍️ A federal judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction of justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, citing concerns about bias due to comments made by the presiding judge.
👉 Three former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction of justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will receive a new trial due to concerns about bias. 👉 The presiding judge, Mark S. Norris, made comments about the Memphis Police Department being 'infiltrated to the top with gang members'. 👉 An assistant U.S. attorney recalled Norris' statements about the department being 'infiltrated to the top with gang members'. 👉 The judge, Sheryl H. Lipman, ordered a new trial due to the risk of bias and the need to ensure a fair trial. 👉 The new trial is a rare occurrence, and the outcome is uncertain.
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