TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Nov 24, 2025

Federal sentencing dates for two former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols have been canceled, the Daily Memphian reports. Emmitt Martin and Desmond Mills Jr., who both pleaded guilty to their roles in Nichols’ death, were scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 18 and Dec. 19, respectively. Prosecutors have recommended 40 years for Martin and 15 years for Mills. It is unclear why Martin’s sentencing date was canceled according to the paper. Blake Ballin, Mills’ attorney, argued in a request to move Mills’ sentencing that it should be postponed while the appeals process plays out for his and Martin’s three co-defendants. New dates have not yet been set for either defendant.