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Tyre Nichols Case: Federal Trial Postponed to September Amid Legal Motions

Defense attorneys file motions for dismissal, venue change, and trial delay, as prosecutors prepare expert testimony list.

U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz can be seen speaking about results from their targeted crime reduction operation during a press conference involving federal and local partners on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Downtown Memphis, Tenn.
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Overview

  • The federal criminal trial for the former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols' civil rights has been postponed to September 9, 2024.
  • Defense attorneys have filed several motions, including requests to dismiss the indictment, change the trial venue, and limit expert testimony.
  • A motion to push back the trial date was granted due to the complexity of the case and the volume of discovery material.
  • The U.S. Attorney's Office submitted a list of experts for testimony, including medical professionals and law enforcement trainers.
  • Questions remain about the admissibility of certain evidence and whether expert opinions on use of force will be allowed.