US EditionDefense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car
- A federal judge is considering whether the jury in the trial of four former Memphis police officers should hear evidence about Tyre Nichols' possessions during his arrest.
- Lawyers for the officers claim the discovery explains Nichols' behavior during the incident, while prosecutors argue the jury should not consider this evidence when determining if the force used was justified.
- Defense attorneys believe the evidence is relevant to understanding why Nichols resisted officers and support the officers' perceptions of his behavior.
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Defense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A federal judge heard arguments Tuesday about whether the jury at the trial of four former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols should hear evidence that Nichols had a hallucinogenic drug and stolen credit cards in his car when he was pulled over that night.
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Defense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car
A federal judge is considering whether the eventual jury at the trial of four former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols should hear evidence that
Attorneys push for transparency ahead of Tyre Nichols trial
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Tuesday, a federal judge listened to a list of motions made by the attorneys of four former Memphis Police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols before the case heads to trial. One of the issues at hand is what a jury should know about when it comes to what was in Nichols' car the night of the violent encounter. Cameras and recording devices were not allowed inside the building, but we tried to question the former off…
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