There was another cop put on administrative leave pending investigation of his role in this mess. He is white and his name is Preston Hemphill.
Hemphill was shown on video during MPD's initial confrontation with Nichols, pulling him from his car forcefully while hitting him on the ground with a Taser, later stating, "I hope they stomp his ass”. That was captured on audio.
Nothing personal there, nope. Entirely professional.
Shelby County D.A. not ruling out charges for Preston Hemphill, 6th officer named in Tyre Nichols death
Memphis Police said Preston Hemphill, who was hired in 2018, was relieved of duty when MPD started their investigation into Nichols' death.
www.localmemphis.com