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Overview
Justin Smith was one of five Memphis police officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a January 2023 traffic stop. He was part of the SCORPION unit that was disbanded after the killing came to light.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
TYRE NICHOLS MURDER: Participated in fatal beating
SCORPION UNIT: Member of disbanded violent unit
FEDERAL CONVICTION: Civil rights violations
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 Nichols death
Emmitt Martin
Fellow officer charged in Tyre Nichols beating
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
January 2023
Fired and charged
2024
Convicted federally