A Tennessee judge ordered the delay in releasing video and records relating to the Tyre Nichols traffic stop.
Nichols died days later after a January 7 traffic stop that turned violent. Memphis police say that Nichols was stopped for alleged “reckless driving.” During the traffic stop, a “confrontation occurred,” police said, which led to Nichols running away from officers.
When officers caught up with Nichols, police say another confrontation occurred, which led to Nichols complaining about shortness of breath.
“While attempting to take the suspect into custody, another confrontation occurred; however, the suspect was ultimately apprehended,” MPD said. “Afterward the suspect complained of having shortness of breath, at which point an ambulance was called to the scene.”
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This photo provided by the Nichols family shows Tyre Nichols, who had a passion for photography and was described by friends as joyful and lovable. Nichols was just minutes from his home in Memphis, Tenn., on Jan. 7, 2023, when he was pulled over by police and fatally beaten. Five Memphis police officers have since been charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. (Courtesy of the Nichols family via AP)
He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and died says later on Jan. 10.
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge James Jones Jr. issued the court order on Wednesday in response to a motion by Blake Ballin, who is representing Desmond Mills, Jr.
“The court orders that the release of videos, audio, reports, and personnel files of City of Memphis employees related to this indictment and investigation (to include administrative hearings, records and related files) shall be delayed until such time as the state and the defendants have reviewed this information,” the court order states. “The release of this information shall be subject to further orders of this court and, in the public interest, will be ordered as soon as possible.”
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement that it supports the decision made by Jones Jr.
“For the sake of transparency and the public interest, our office supports MPD’s decision to release the remainder of the video footage in the Tyre Nichols investigation,” the district attorney’s office said. “Regarding other material planned for release, our office needs to review it carefully to ensure it doesn’t prejudice the…
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