Sep 16, 2024
WREG will update this story with new developments throughout the day. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The federal trial for three former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols is moving into its second week. Expert witness Larnce Wright, one of the instructors who trained all five of the accused officers at the MPD Training Academy, will start the morning off on the stand Monday. Last week, Wright was questioned about Response to Resistance forms that the officers filled out after the beating. Tyre Nichols trial: Witness claims officers left vital information out of reports When asked about how the reports compare to the body camera footage from the scene, Wright said all three of the RTRs were inaccurate in some capacity. He mentioned that some of the officers omitted the kicks and punches to Nichols in their reports. Cross-examinations began with Kevin Whitmore, representing Tadarrius Bean, and are expected to carry into Monday. He discussed MPD training at the academy and argued that the officers involved were not trained properly or extensively enough in the areas that matter most. Testimony begins in Tyre Nichols federal case Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith will stand trial over the next two to three weeks on charges of federal civil rights violations, conspiracy, and obstruction in connection to Tyre Nichols’ death in 2023. UPDATE: 11:30 - Week 2: Day 1 Judge Mark Norris says the state questioned Larnce Wright for 2.5 hours over the course of Thursday and Friday, and Kevin Whitmore cross-examined him for 3.5 hours on Friday. So far today, he has added another hour and a half to that time. That is just the amount of time it has taken one of the three defense attorneys to cross-examine Wright. Judge Norris questioned attorneys about the length of their cross-examinations before court started this morning, but defense attorneys say this is their only chance to question the witnesses and there is a lot at stake. Whitmore once again brought into question the ex-officer's training. He asked about who does the training and said Wright himself never actually taught Bean how to write an incident report or provide medical training, yet he testified that Bean and the other officers did not do it correctly. They discussed the risks involved in certain traffic stops and how officers are taught they must decide what tactics to use. Wright said any stop can turn violent, but they must first find out why the alleged suspect is fleeing and what their charges are before pursuing them. Whitmore also brought up concerns regarding the impact of fatigue on officers. Wright explained that officers who are experiencing fatigue often get confused and frustrated. There are 37 witnesses left on the list of 40 provided last week, meaning it may be a long process to get through all of them.
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