Former Citronelle Police Chief Tyler Norris has agreed to plead guilty to a federal crime, resolving a case that was a week away from a third trial, the defense indicated Wednesday.
Jury selection for a third trial was set for Monday, but on Wednesday, defense attorney Jeff Deen filed notice with the court that his client would plead guilty to an amended charge. It was not immediately clear what the charge is, and Deen could not immediately be reached for comment. But the short filing made reference to a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. It also is unclear with the plea deal affects an assault charge pending in Mobile County Circuit Court.
Prosecutors alleged that Norris improperly kneed the driver, Isaiah McCree, after he was in handcuffs. Other officers who participated in the chase testified against Norris, and jurors saw video from police body cameras. But the defense argued that Norris was trying to gain control of a chaotic situation and was justified in using force to get McCree under control.
The witness tampering charge related to an interview that Alabama Law Enforcement Investigators conducted with Norris 2½ months after the incident. Prosecutors alleged that Norris misled the investigators about what happened. The defense maintained than any factual discrepancies were due to a faulty memory.
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