Tyre Nichols Case: Officers Acquitted on State Charges | JQJO

Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were acquitted on Wednesday of state charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols. The officers faced charges including second-degree murder and kidnapping stemming from the January 7, 2023, beating of Nichols, which was captured on video and sparked nationwide outrage. This follows their acquittal on federal charges, though they were convicted of witness tampering. The District Attorney expressed surprise at the not-guilty verdicts, while Nichols's family expressed devastation. Two other officers involved pleaded guilty in separate deals.