Retired Memphis Police Supervisor Avoids Punishment in Tyre Nichols' Death
The Memphis police supervisor present during Tyre Nichols' death retired with his benefits the day before his termination hearing. Lt. DeWayne Smith was identified as the officer who retired just before his termination hearing. Seven other Memphis police officers were fired for the traffic stop that led to Nichols' death. Five of those officers were charged with second-degree murder in connection with Nichols' death, but Smith has not been charged. The attorney for Nichols' family, Ben Crump, said the police department should not have allowed Smith to "cowardly sidestep the consequences of his actions" and retire.