BREAKING: Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols.
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00:00Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with murder in the death of Tyree Nichols,
00:04who died three days after he was pulled over for alleged reckless driving and violently
00:09arrested on January 7th. Emmett Martin III, Justin Smith, Tadarius Bean, Demetrius Haley,
00:16and Desmond Mills were each charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
00:21The former officers, who were fired last week following an administrative investigation,
00:26were also charged with aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, and official oppression,
00:31sheriffs' records show. Those convicted with second-degree murder in Tennessee can face
00:3515 to 60 years in prison. Officials will release footage of the arrests tomorrow,
00:40Friday, January 27th, and are already preparing for the community to react and protest.
00:46Nichols, 29, has been described as a loving father and someone who brought joy to everyone around him.