DA: 5 Memphis cops 'responsible' for Nichols' death

Friday, January 27, 2023 ~ Updated 10:58 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Five fired Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop.

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