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New trial granted in Nichols case

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

MEMPHIS -- A judge ordered a new trial Thursday for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, after defense lawyers argued that another judge who presided over their trial was biased in his belief that at least one of the men was…

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  1. CNN

    New trial for 3 Memphis ex-officers convicted in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols (opens CNN)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, after defense lawyers argued that another judge who presided over their trial was biased against the men.

  2. Newsweek

    Memphis officers convicted in 2023 death of Tyre Nichols granted new trial (opens Newsweek)

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    District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman, who assumed the case in June, granted retrial for Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    New trial granted in Nichols case (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    MEMPHIS -- A judge ordered a new trial Thursday for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, after defense lawyers argued that another judge who presided over their trial was biased in his belief that at least one of the men was…

  4. Washington Examiner

    Judge orders new trial for ex-Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols beating death (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Nichols's death while in MPD custody in Tennessee sparked nationwide protests and calls for police reform in 2023.

  5. NBC News

    Three officers ordered to have new trials in death of Tyre Nichols (opens NBC News)

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    A federal judge in Tennessee ordered new trials Thursday for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of felony counts in the beating death of Tyre Nichols after a 2023 traffic stop

  6. Fox7 Austin

    Ex-Memphis police officers found guilty in Tyre Nichols killing to have new trial (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    The officers who have been granted a new trial in the federal case were acquitted of state murder charges in May.

  7. Seattle Times

    New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols (opens Seattle Times)

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    A judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

  8. NPR

    New trial ordered for 3 Memphis ex-officers in connection with death of Tyre Nichols (opens NPR)

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    The ruling marks the latest setback for prosecutors in a case that shocked the country when videos were released showing officers violently kicking and punching Nichols during a traffic stop.

  9. Kokomo Tribune

    Judge grants new trial for 3 former Memphis officers convicted in connection with the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Judge grants new trial for 3 former Memphis officers convicted in connection with the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.

  10. The Guardian

    Judge orders new trial for officers convicted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols (opens The Guardian)

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    Decision comes after defense lawyers argued another judge was biased in believing at least one of the men was in a gang

  11. CBS News

    Judge grants new trial for 3 Memphis ex-officers charged with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols (opens CBS News)

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    A judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers who were convicted of federal charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

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