Federal Charges Filed Against Five Former Memphis Police Officers in Connection with Death of Tyre Nichols

Five former Memphis Police Department detectives have been indicted on federal civil rights, conspiracy, and obstruction charges in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols. The indictment alleges that the defendants violated Nichols' constitutional rights by using unreasonable force, failing to intervene, and disregarding his serious medical needs. They are also accused of conspiring to cover up their actions by omitting material information and providing false and misleading information. The charges carry maximum penalties of life in prison and 20 years in prison. These charges are separate from the ongoing civil pattern or practice investigation into the Memphis Police Department.