Lee Gerald, an attorney representing Hemphill, said by telephone, “While we disagree with this termination, Preston Hemphill will continue to cooperate with all authorities investigating Nichols’ death.” Gerald declined to comment on whether his client would also face criminal charges, but said of his cooperation with the investigation: “It speaks for itself.” Hemphill, who is […]
A sixth Memphis police officer has been dismissed from the force for his involvement in the fatal beating of Tyra Nichols, local media reported Monday, days after video footage of the killing was released to the public. News Channel 3, citing the Memphis Police Department, reported that the officer, identified as Preston Hemphill, had been […]