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It appears that much more celebrations are being delegated the death of Tyre Nichols.
According to a Local Memphis report, a 6th officer called Preston Hemphill has actually been “alleviated of duty” while the investigation into all the information of Tyre Nichols’ murder is corroborated. Hill has actually been put on ice because January 8 however the department has actually not discussed why he wasn’t pointed out during their preliminary declarations recently. Hemphill wasn’t present at the 2nd scene where Taddarius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III, and Desmond Mills Jr. fatally attacked Nichols.
Here’s what Hemphill’s attorney Lee Gerald needed to state on behalf of his customer:
“I can validate that I represent Memphis Police Officer Preston Hemphill who was the 3rd officer at the preliminary stop of Mr. Nichols. Video One is his bodycam video footage. As per department policies Officer Hemphill triggered his bodycam. He was never ever present at the 2nd scene. He is complying with authorities in this investigation.”
Despite not being at the scene of the whipping, Hemphill definitely mistreated Tyre and longed for more abuse as evidenced by the quip that was captured on his body electronic camera, “I hope they stomp his a**”. We certainly require to hear more about why he has actually been spared being fired and criminal charges however we’re sure that responses to those concerns are upcoming.
We’ll have more info as quickly as it’s readily available.