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Overview
Emmitt Martin III was one of five Memphis police officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death. Video showed him repeatedly punching Nichols in the face while other officers held him. He was convicted of federal civil rights violations in a trial that resulted in convictions for all officers involved.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
TYRE NICHOLS MURDER: Repeatedly punched unarmed man
SCORPION UNIT: Member of disbanded violent unit
FEDERAL CONVICTION: Found guilty of civil rights violations
VIDEO EVIDENCE: Actions captured on body camera
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
18 U.S.C. � 242Deprivation of rights under color of law (resulting in death)(Civil Rights)
Tennessee Code � 39-13-202Second-degree murder(Homicide)
Known Associates & Connections
Desmond Mills
Fellow SCORPION unit officer charged in Tyre Nichols death
Tadarrius Bean
Fellow officer charged in Nichols beating
Justin Smith
Fellow officer charged in Nichols death
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Memphis, Tennessee
Education
- •Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Key Timeline
January 7, 2023
Beat Tyre Nichols during traffic stop
January 10, 2023
Nichols dies from injuries
January 2023
Fired and charged
2024
Convicted at federal trial