A sixth Memphis Police Department officer was fired on Friday for his role in the brutal beating and death of Tyre Nichols.
Hemphill is the ninth City of Memphis employee fired in relation to Nichols' death.
Gerald confirmed to The Commercial Appeal, part of the USA TODAY Network, that he was present at the initial stop of Nichols. "I can confirm that I represent Memphis Police Officer Preston Hemphill, who was the third officer at the initial stop of Mr. Nichols. Video one is his body cam footage," Gerald told The Commercial Appeal in an email statement at the time."As per departmental regulations, Officer Hemphill activated his body cam. He was never present at the second scene. He is cooperating with officials in this investigation.
After a brief chase, Hemphill stops running after Nichols, turns back and can be heard saying,"I hope they stomp his ass." Gerald did not respond to questions from The Commercial Appeal on Monday about whether he he anticipates Hemphill will be charged with a crime or whether Hemphill was part of the
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