Former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death seek separate trials, leading to dismissal of multiple cases

Three of the five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols have requested separate trials. The officers, who have pleaded not guilty, are facing charges of second-degree murder and other offenses related to the violent beating of Nichols in January. If the judge grants the severance requests, there could be four trials for the officers. Nichols' death, which was captured on police video, sparked discussions about police brutality. The officers have been fired for policy violations, and an autopsy report confirmed that Nichols died from blows to the head. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting investigations into the use of force and racially discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department.