MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Two former Memphis officers who pleaded guilty in the killing of Tyre Nichols are due back in state court Friday morning.
Emmitt Martin III and Desmond Mills Jr. already pleaded guilty at the state and federal level, but their state court case keeps getting delayed.
Action News 5’s Jared Thomas is covering the hearing with live updates from court.
Prior guilty pleas
Martin pleaded guilty in August 2024 to federal charges of excessive force, failure to intervene and conspiracy to witness tampering. Prosecutors said he removed his body-worn camera before the beating and withheld information from investigators afterward…