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The federal judge presiding over the case against five former Memphis officers convicted in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols recused himself Friday, just days before he was supposed to hand down sentences for the men.

U.S. District Judge Mark S. Norris issued a one-sentence order saying he was recusing himself and “returns the matter to the Clerk for reassignment to another United States District Judge for all further proceedings.”

He offered no further explanation. Norris’ clerk did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office declined comment Friday.

Several motions had been filed under seal in recent days. It was not clear if any of those asked for Norris to step away from the case. It is unusual for a judge to recuse themself from a case between the trial and sentencing.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

They’re gonna let those murdering pigs who betrayed the public trust wall aren’t they?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 weeks ago

The court can let them walk. We don't have to.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 weeks ago

Well yeah, they're cops

[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Ah, so the bribe money finally cleared.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 weeks ago

Or, the patrol cars stopped circling his house.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago

Or he ran out of excuses to convince himself he was being impartial, so now he doesn't have to proclaim a biased ruling and his conscious stays clear!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago

Either that or threatened.