Tenn. U.S. Attorney: Former Memphis Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights and Conspiracy Charges in Connection With Death of Tyre Nichols
November 02, 2023
November 02, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, Kevin G. Ritz, issued the following news release:
One of five former Memphis Police Department officers facing federal charges in the tragic killing of Tyre Nichols pled guilty in federal court today.
Desmond Mills, Jr., 33, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Mark S. Norris today and pled guilty to civil rights and conspiracy charges arising out of the January 7 incident.
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One of five former Memphis Police Department officers facing federal charges in the tragic killing of Tyre Nichols pled guilty in federal court today.
Desmond Mills, Jr., 33, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Mark S. Norris today and pled guilty to civil rights and conspiracy charges arising out of the January 7 incident.
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