Charges to Increase in Nichols Case

The Shelby County, Tennessee, district attorney issued a stark warning to everyone involved in the death of Tyre Nichols, that more charges could be filed as more information comes out.

Steve Mulroy, the district attorney, explained in an online statement that the investigation is ongoing and there is nothing in place that can prevent his department from adding more charges.

"We are looking at all individuals involved in the events leading up to, during, and after the beating of Tyre Nichols," Mulroy said. "This includes the officer present at the initial encounter who has not – so far – been charged, Memphis Fire Department Personnel, and persons who participated in preparing documentation of the incident afterward."

He added that his office worked "extraordinarily swiftly" and "thoroughly" to arrest the officers whose offenses blatantly "contributed to the death of Mr. Nichols."

But as he noted, "in no way is this investigation over."

Mulroy did not elaborate on the details of the investigation or provide previews of the types of charges they may or may not bring, likely to preserve and protect the cases he and his department are building.

Up until Monday, five former Memphis police officers who were fired following the death of Nichols, were charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, official oppression, aggravated kidnapping and official misconduct last week. Two additional officers, unnamed as of Monday, have also been relieved of duty. Three members of the Memphis Fire Department were fired for their actions in the Nichols case on Monday.... (Read more)

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