Another ex-Memphis police officer pleads guilty in Tyre Nichols killing
Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
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Federal prosecutors recommended a 40-year sentence for former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
"The official autopsy report further propels our commitment to seeking justice for this senseless tragedy," said attorneys for the Nichols family in a statement.
Lt. DeWayne Smith retired one day before a termination hearing was to be held to determine if he would be fired, records showed.
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later.
Monthly training is offered to the 26 officers in the department.
The disturbing video of Nichols' arrest sparked outrage across the country as questions were raised about the conduct of several police officers and first responders at the scene.
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
The services are open to the public and thousands are expected to show up to pay their final respects.
People in the region continue to express outrage and grief over the Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols.
The emergency vigil will be held at a church in West Mount Airy.
Two more officers have been suspended after an initial 5 were charged with murder for Nichols' death in Memphis. Jasmine Payoute reports.
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
Memphis police announced Monday a sixth officer has been relieved of duty in connection with his role on the night Tyre Nichols was beaten by police.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
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Demonstrators held a peaceful protest in Upper Darby Saturday in response to Tyre Nichols' death.
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
All five former officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were part of the SCORPION unit, police said.
Mayor Jim Kenney called the video "brutal and inhumane" and Police Commissioner called the officers' actions "appalling."
The release of the video sparked protests in other cities across the U.S. Ross DiMattei reports.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday for the second annual Uptown Rhythm Festival on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The alleged rape happened in the overnight hours of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 on the Eastern University's campus in Delaware County.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
After a series of setbacks and challenges, the historic Reading Senior Center reopened Thursday on Ringold Street in Trenton.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Camden County IAFF Local 3249 President Keith Kemery says Collingswood Fire Department splits crews to handle both fire and EMS calls.
Camden police have handled more than 68 illegal dumping cases and charged 31 people so far in 2026.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Phillies dropped to four games behind the NL East-leading Braves heading into a three-game series in Atlanta.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Kyle Schwarber slugged his 10th career grand slam for his MLB-leading 44th home run to cap off a wild Phillies' 11-7 comeback win over the Astros.
It's impossible to quantify a fan base's love for its NFL team, especially when it comes to the Eagles — but it's still fun to try.
Andrew Painter allowed five runs in five innings, and the Phillies' comeback efforts fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Astros Tuesday.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Phillies outfielder Derek Hill is coming up clutch even off the field. After a game against the Atlanta Braves last week, Hill helped a man change a flat tire.
The borough of Tullytown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will be holding a memorial concert and remembrance of 9/11 on Friday. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts spoke with a man whose mission is to never forget.
The war with Iran continues to put pressure on the world's energy supply, leading to surging gas prices. Philadelphians told CBS News Philadelphia on Thursday that the higher prices are "making life a bit harder to live."
Skill game machines are a common sight in bars, convenience stores and other businesses across Pennsylvania. But their future is now uncertain after the state Supreme Court ruled in June that the machines are a form of gambling, similar to slot machines. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.