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Former MPD officer Emmitt Martin takes stand as witness in Tyre Nichols federal trial
SUMMARY: The Tyree Nichols federal trial is underway, featuring testimony from EMT Martin, who recently pleaded guilty and faces a 40-year prison sentence. Martin discussed the Scorpion unit’s purpose to tackle violent crime and shared his frustrations over being assigned to desk duty due to an injury prior to the incident on January 7, 2023. He recounted that he followed Nichols, who allegedly ran a red light, and admitted to exaggerating the circumstances to justify a felony traffic stop. Notably, Nichols’ vehicle registration came back clean, indicating he had no prior record. The trial continues, with updates provided by Fox 13.
One of five former Memphis Police officers accused of beating and killing Tyre Nichols took the stand as a witness, testifying against three of his former fellow officers in a federal trial related to Nichols’ death. During the first day of his testimony Emmitt Martin III, who took a plea deal in the case, spoke about the initial traffic stop, saying, “Nichols wasn’t a threat.” READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-officer-emmitt-martin-iii-takes-stand-and-recounts-his-encounter-with-tyre-nichols/article_653cca94-748f-11ef-9928-d36ec7c12115.html
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3 in custody after 3 killed in Warren County
SUMMARY: A district attorney in Warren County fired shots at a suspect following a triple homicide in McMinnville. Two suspects, Caleb Brookens and Jessica Root, were arrested and charged with three counts of criminal homicide after the bodies of three victims were found. The incident began Wednesday when deputies discovered a body at a home, leading to an expanded investigation. Brookens was apprehended after shots were fired, while Root was captured after the vehicle she was in struck a Homeland Security agent. The driver, Hannah Rose, faces charges for evading police and aggravated assault. The motive behind the killings remains unclear.
3 in custody after 3 killed in Warren County
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Serial killer could be tied to Nashville cold case
SUMMARY: In 1979, 21-year-old Nashville mother Gail Norris was found murdered, stabbed multiple times. This cold case has remained unsolved for decades until recently, when Detective Weaver was contacted by her family, suggesting a possible connection to infamously convicted serial killer Samuel Little, who confessed to numerous murders. Despite the lack of direct evidence linking him to Gail’s case, the detective is revisiting the investigation, which had been dormant since 1979. A notable clue found near her body was an insurance pamphlet. The Nashville Cold Case website, launched last month, aims to gather information and potentially revive interest in solving this enduring mystery.
Anyone with information about the case should email mnpdcoldcase@nashville.gov.
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VERIFY: Can warming up your car damage the engine?
SUMMARY: Starting your car in cold weather often involves warming it up to clear ice from the windshield. However, experts from the US Department of Energy and other organizations suggest that this practice can harm engine longevity. Vehicles built after 1980 don’t require extensive warm-up periods; instead, it’s recommended to drive slowly for 30 seconds to a minute after starting the engine. When preparing your vehicle, scrape off ice and avoid excessive wet conditions to prevent damage to components like spark plugs. For more inquiries, you can reach out via text or email for verification.
Excessive idling can cause engine damage and experts agree that modern gas-powered engines don’t need to warm up to run effectively.
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