Overview

• Former Memphis officer Emmitt Martin III testified that he punched Tyre Nichols at least five times while colleagues held Nichols and encouraged the assault.
• Martin admitted to lying to his supervisor about Nichols' actions and the officers' use of force, falsely claiming Nichols had reached for his gun.
• Nichols, who was pepper sprayed and hit with a stun gun, fled before being caught and beaten by officers, ultimately dying from his injuries three days later.
• Martin and Desmond Mills Jr. have taken plea deals and are testifying against their former colleagues, who face federal charges for violating Nichols' civil rights.
• The incident was captured on police video, leading to the disbandment of the officers' specialized SCORPION unit and sparking calls for police reform.