TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 25, 2023

Federal prosecutors pursuing criminal charges against those involved in the death of Tyre Nichols have asked a judge to omit evidence related to Nichols’ character in public filings about the case. The Commercial Appeal reports that prosecutors are arguing such evidence should not be released since it would be inadmissible in court given that Nichols is not alive to defend himself. The move comes after the lawyer for one suspect sought access to Nichols’ cellphone, alleging he had a hallucinogenic substance, along with stolen debit cards, credit cards and photo IDs in his car. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is asking for a hearing on the issue so that “any attempts to improperly and unfairly malign Nichols’ character” be stopped.