Former officers found not guilty on all counts

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 07, 2025 4:25 PM CT | Published: May 07, 2025 2:11 PM CT

Attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who represent Nichols’ family in its lawsuit against the City of Memphis, called the jury’s decision a “devastating miscarriage of justice” in a statement released to media.

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Tyre Nichols Tadarrius Bean Demetrius Haley Justin Smith
Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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