Jerry Askin
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Court has wrapped for the day. When asked by prosecutors why he plead guilty on federal charges and testifying in the trial, Former MPD officer Emmitt Martin said “Its eating me up inside to constantly live with a lie and I know what I did was wrong.” #TyreNichols Action News 5
Martin testified he was angry. 1) Tyre ran from the traffic stop. 2)Martin had just returned to patrol after being hit by a car months before and wanted an arrest 3) Martin was called to a tip before he stopped Tyre - but it didn't lead to an arrest. #TyreNichols Action News 5
During cross, Martin admitted that he had homicidal thoughts after being hit by a car in November of 2022 & before Tyre’s arrest. They questioned if Martin was mentally stable to return to work. Martin admitted he was once diagnosed with PTSD #TyreNichols Action News 5
“Lord willing” says former officer Justin Smith’s attorney, Martin Zummach, when I asked if he plans to cross examine today - referring to former officer Emmitt Martin who is expected to be back on the witness stand this morning. Action News 5 #TyreNichols
When Emmitt Martin III was asked today about his reputation, he said “I was a pretty good officer.” Action News 5 #TyreNichols
A current MPD officer Brittany Leake said her ex boyfriend, officer Demetrius Haley, sent her a photo of Tyre after he was attacked. She said she was on the phone with Haley during the initial stop & heard verbal commands after being placed on hold. #TyreNichols Action News 5
A police radio dispatcher and a Memphis firefighter & EMT said they weren’t given adequate info from officers on scene about Tyre Nichols’ injuries - info they say could have been vital in saving Tyre’s life. #TyreNichols Action News 5
On day 9, a Memphis fire dispatch worker testified that she took the call for help for #TyreNichols. She said she didn't know Tyre was tased, punched or kicked — Information she said would have heightened the call to dispatch an ambulance sooner. Action News 5
Former MPD Scorpion team member Kyle Coudriet wasn't on scene for Tyre’s arrest, but said he witnessed prior incidents where force was used by the team. He said the term "tax" was a known term on the team where if you run from police, you get hurt. #TyreNichols Action News 5
St Francis ER Dr. Michelle Surbrook said #TyreNichols had a broken front tooth, blood coming from his mouth & he had cuts to his knees and face when he got the hospital. She restored Tyre's pulse in the ER & said it was unlikely he suffered an overdose. Action News 5
Justin Johnson, who is accused of killing Memphis rapper Young Dolph, will be on trial today. Hernandez Govan, accused of hiring Johnson and Cornelius Smith to kill Dolph in 2021, will also be on trial. Court appearances for all three men were set for 9:00 AM. Action News 5
So far, three witnesses in the federal trial for the officers accused in the beating death of Tyre Nichols said former MPD Officer Demetrius Haley sent them a photo of Nichols’ bloody face. #TyreNichols Action News 5
“I accept I was wrong:” That's what former MPD officer Desmond Mills said in court today as he got emotional talking about his actions during the Tyre Nichols arrest. He’s already plead guilty on federal charges. #TyreNichols Action News 5