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9mo ago

Three Ex-Memphis Officers Convicted in Tyre Nichols Case

The officers were found guilty of witness tampering but cleared of more severe civil rights charges related to the 2023 beating death.

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Former Memphis police officers who have been charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols appear during an arraignment hearing at Shelby County courthouse in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., February 17, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Pulfer Focht/File Photo
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Overview

  • A federal jury convicted Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith of witness tampering in connection with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
  • The officers were acquitted of the most serious charges, including violating Nichols' civil rights causing death.
  • Demetrius Haley was additionally convicted of violating Nichols' civil rights causing bodily injury.
  • The incident, captured on video, led to nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
  • Sentencing for the officers is set for January 22, 2025, with potential sentences of up to 20 years for witness tampering.