The New York Post reported that five Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder this week in connection with the beating death of motorist Tyre Nichols.
The five men are also facing charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, and official oppression according to a statement released by Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy.
"While each of the five individuals played a different role in the incident in question, the actions of all of them resulted in the death of Tyre Nichols, and they are all responsible," Mulroy was quoted as saying at a press conference.