MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) --
There is up to 20 hours of additional video footage in the Tyre Nichols case that has yet to be released, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy's office confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.
Nichols complained of shortness of breath after the traffic stop and was taken by ambulance to Memphis' St. Francis Hospital in critical condition, according to police. Three videos from body worn cameras were shared by the city of Memphis on Jan. 27 with the warning:"Footage contains graphic content and language. Some may find offense. Viewer discretion is advised." A fourth video -- soundless surveillance footage from a city pole camera -- was also released, amounting to about 67 minutes total.The family of Tyre Nichols had been shown the video at the beginning of the week and supported to release of footage to draw attention to police brutality.
In the videos released last week, Nichols is shown being pulled out of his car and wrestled to the ground, Nichols can be heard saying,"I didn't do anything," and tells officers at least twice that he is"just trying to go home." During the altercation an officer warns Nichols,"I'm going to beat your a--."
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