Five former Memphis police officers accused of playing a role in the death of Tyre Nichols pleaded not guilty.

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 Ex-Officers Accused In Tyre Nichols Death Plead Not Guilty

Five former Memphis police officers accused of playing a role in the death of Tyree Nichols. They all pleaded not guilty to Darius Beane, Dimitrius Haley, Desmond Mills, Jr Emmett martin the third and Justin smith all made their first court appearances on friday. They pleaded not guilty to second degree murder, aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping. Among other charges. Now, surveillance video shows police brutally beating Nichols during a police traffic stop. This 29 year old Black Man died in the hospital three days later, the five former cops who are also black are out on bond. Their next hearing is scheduled for May one.