Former Memphis officer being released from custody after new trial ordered in Tyre Nichols case

Former officer convicted in Tyré Nichols' death to be released from federal custody

Demetrius Haley, who has been in federal custody since his conviction in October 2024, will now be free until the new trial is completed as long as he continues to comply with his bond conditions.

Former Memphis officer being released from custody after new trial ordered in Tyre Nichols case

A judge has ruled that a former Memphis police officer convicted of federal civil rights charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will be released from custody after a new trial was ordered in the case.

Ex-officer Demetrius Haley to be released on bond while awaiting new trial

Haley, who has been in jail since the verdict, will be free on bond while awaiting that new trial.

Former Memphis officer to be released on bond ahead of federal retrial in Tyre Nichols case

Former Memphis Police officer Demetrius Haley will be released on bond ahead of a retrial on federal charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols.

Ex-officers in Tyre Nichols case due back in federal court

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two former police officers are expected in Federal court on Wednesday morning, seeking a change in their bond conditions after being granted a new trial in the death of Tyre Nichols. Demetrius Haley is seeking to be released from federal custody, and Justin Smith wants his ankle monitor to be removed. Judge grants new federal trial for ex-officers in Tyre Nichols case Haley and Smith's attorneys both filed the motions, ci…

Rather than retrial, former officers seek dismissal of remaining federal charges

A new trial is on the horizon for three former Memphis Police officers previously convicted on federal charges related to Tyre Nichols' death. But their attorneys are seeking to have their cases dropped altogether.