A federal jury has convicted three former Memphis police officers on obstruction of justice charges in connection with the 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols, whose death during a traffic stop ignited nationwide outrage. The jury reached its verdict on Thursday, delivering a partial victory for the Nichols family and marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle over police brutality and accountability. However, the jury found the officers not guilty of violating Nichols' civil rights, a ruling that has left the community and the victim's family with mixed emotions.
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Trial Begins for Three Former Memphis Officers in Death of Tyre Nichols
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
The federal trial in the death of Tyre Nichols begins today, with jury selection underway for the three former Memphis police officers charged in the case. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith each face two federal counts of civil rights violations, conspiracy to tamper with evidence, and obstruction of justice. These charges stem from Nichols’ fatal beating during a traffic stop in January 2023, an incident that was captured on video and sparked national outrage.
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Nichols’ family is present in the courtroom as the trial commences, and emotions are. . .