Desmond Mills Jr., one of the five former Memphis police officers charged in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal civil rights and conspiracy offenses, the Department of Justice said. Mills, 33, had previously pleaded not guilty back in September after being indicted on federal civil rights, conspiracy and obstruction offenses. The government said it will recommend a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, based on the terms of Mills' plea agreement. MORE: After Tyre Nichols' death, DOJ probes possible 'discriminatory policing' in MemphisThe other four defendants pleaded not guilty to the federal charges. Former officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols' death originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News November 01, 2023 20:20 UTC