Former Memphis Officer Changes Plea in Tyre Nichols Case

Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin plans to change his not-guilty plea in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. This case has led to significant public outcry and calls for police reform. Martin's plea change comes after fellow officer Desmond Mills Jr. pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin is expected to change his not-guilty plea in the Tyre Nichols fatal beating case. The move is part of an agreement with prosecutors, scheduled to be formalized on Friday in front of US District Judge Mark Norris.

Martin is one of several officers charged with federal civil rights violations and second-degree murder for the fatal beating of Nichols. His plea change follows the guilty plea of former officer Desmond Mills Jr., who has agreed to a 15-year prison sentence and may testify against other accused officers.

The case has ignited widespread outrage and prompted renewed calls for police reform. Nichols' mother has filed a USD 550 million lawsuit against the city and its police chief, further intensifying scrutiny on law enforcement practices in Memphis.

(With inputs from agencies.)