12 PM ET: Memphis officers plead, Denver councilman 'exploited,' journalist's BAFTA ban & more

The five former police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols have made their pleas in court today. SCOTUS is debating whether to take up a case that could cut back the power of federal watchdogs. A Denver councilman who uses a wheel chair says he feels “exploited” - we’ll tell you why. A journalist has been banned from the BAFTA awards because police say he’s a security threat. Plus, soccer rivals come together to demand equal pay.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy