Federal Trial Begins for Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Death

Three officers face charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a 2023 traffic stop.

The trial started on September 9, 2024, with jury selection and opening statements completed by September 11.
Former officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith are charged with depriving Nichols of his rights and obstructing justice.
Body cam footage shows officers punching, kicking, and using a baton on Nichols, who died three days later from his injuries.
Two officers, Emmitt Martin III and Desmond Mills Jr., have already pleaded guilty and are expected to testify for the prosecution.
The trial is expected to last three to four weeks, with significant national attention and protests calling for justice for Nichols.