Ex-Officers Stand Trial for Fatal Beating of Tyre Nichols

Defense testimony highlights character and procedural defense, while FBI agent reveals admissions of guilt.

Former Memphis police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith are on trial for the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
Defense witness Bryant McKinney testified that Bean was a kind-hearted, humble officer who did his job 'by the book.'
FBI agent Anthony Householder testified that Justin Smith admitted his actions contributed to Nichols' death and criticized a fellow officer's conduct.
Prosecutors presented video evidence showing officers using excessive force and failing to render aid as Nichols cried out for his mother.
Two other officers, Emmitt Martin III and Desmond Mills Jr., have pleaded guilty to federal charges and are expected to change their pleas in state court.