Former Memphis officers to appear in court over death of Tyre Nichols

In addition to second-degree murder, the officers also have been charged with aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.

This photo provided by the Nichols family shows Tyre Nichols. Picture: Courtesy of the Nichols family via AP, File

Five former Memphis police officers are making their first court appearance on Friday on murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols.

Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr, Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith and their lawyers are expected to appear before a judge in Shelby County Criminal Court in Memphis, Tennessee.