Investigator: Ex-Memphis officer took photo of Tyre Nichols after fatal beating, shared it 11 times
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A cybercrime expert with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation testified Wednesday that a former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols took a cellphone photo of Nichols as he struggled with serious injuries. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Testimony in the Tyre Nichols trial says former Memphis officer Demetrius Haley took a photo of Nichols after the beating and shared it multiple times.
Key Points:
- A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation expert said Haley took the cellphone photo while Nichols was badly injured and on the ground.
- Prosecutors say the officers failed to stop the assault or properly help Nichols after he was beaten.
- The trial also heard that items linked to theft were found in Nichols’ car, but investigators said that did not change the seriousness of the beating case.
- A former officer who was present at the traffic stop testified that a comment about grabbing a gun raised the danger level during the encounter.
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- Primary:Demetrius Haleyperson
- Primary:Tyre Nicholsperson
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- Demetrius HaleypersonPrimaryEvaluated
Central defendant in the article; testimony specifically concerns his taking and sharing a photo of Nichols.
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Central victim of the beating and the focus of the article’s reporting and trial testimony.
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Former Memphis officer charged in the case and discussed as having pleaded guilty and testified.
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Former Memphis officer charged in the case and referenced as having pleaded guilty and testified.
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One of the former Memphis officers on trial for state charges tied to Nichols’ death.
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Police force whose officers are the central defendants and whose conduct is under scrutiny.
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One of the former Memphis officers on trial for state charges tied to Nichols’ death.
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State investigative agency providing key forensic testimony in the trial.
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