Officer Who Pleaded Guilty to Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case Seeking Release

Officer who pleaded guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols case seeking release

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Emmitt Martin, one of the officers who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, is seeking release from prison until his sentencing. Martin has been in custody since February after being accused of violating the conditions of his bail. His lawyers are revisiting an effort to secure his release, which was previously blocked in March. Martin's attorneys argue that he should be released, citing "alleged bias…

Former Memphis officer who pleaded guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols case seeks release

Former Memphis Police officer Emmitt Martin III has been behind bars ever since pleading guilty to federal charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols. With a new trial on the horizon, his attorneys are attempting to get him out on bond.