Former Memphis Officer Admits to Beating Tyre Nichols and Lying About It

Emmitt Martin III testifies about the fatal encounter, describing unprovoked violence and a cover-up among officers.

Emmitt Martin III testified he punched a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols multiple times while colleagues held Nichols' arms and encouraged the assault.
Martin admitted to lying about Nichols' actions and the officers' use of force to his supervisor to justify their behavior.
The beating, captured on bodycam and surveillance footage, led to Nichols' death three days later from severe head injuries.
All five officers involved were fired, indicted by a federal grand jury, and face both federal and state charges, including second-degree murder.
Martin and Desmond Mills Jr. have taken plea deals in the federal case and are cooperating with prosecutors against their former colleagues.