New Footage Reveals Initial Traffic Stop Reason in Tyre Nichols Case

Five Officers Face Charges in Connection to Nichols' Death, Intensifying Calls for Police Reform

Newly released footage reveals that Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, was initially pulled over for alleged speeding and an improper lane change.
Officers on scene speculated that Nichols was under the influence of drugs due to his strength and resistance, but an autopsy only detected low levels of alcohol and THC in his system.
Five officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin, Justin Smith and Desmond Mills Jr. — are facing murder charges and civil rights violations in connection to the incident.
Desmond Mills Jr. has pleaded guilty to his federal charges and agreed to testify against the other defendants.
The incident has intensified calls for police reform and sparked a 'patterns and practices' investigation into the Memphis Police Department by the U.S. Department of Justice.