MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Emmitt Martin, one of the officers who pleaded guilty to federal charges in the death of Tyre Nichols, is going to be released to a family member’s custody to an inpatient facility in Knoxville until sentencing.
In court on Tuesday, the defense asked to release and reinstate Martin’s bond.
They said that he had a mental evaluation and is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Officer who pleaded guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols case seeking release
The defense said that since he is an ex-police officer, there is no protective system in place if he is released into the general population…