Former policeman changes plea to guilty over killing of Tyre Nichols

Former policeman changes plea to guilty over killing of Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols was allegedly beaten by five police officers after a traffic stop (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

A former Memphis police officer changed his plea to guilty on Thursday over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to reverse course, with prosecutors recommending up to 15 years in prison.

Desmond Mills Jr entered his plea during a hearing at the Memphis federal courthouse as part of a larger agreement to settle charges in state court as well.

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