Memphians ‘shocked’ at verdicts for ex-cops charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

By , Daily Memphian Published: May 10, 2025 4:00 AM CT

“I think you could hear a pin drop in the courtroom when the judge read out the verdict: ‘not guilty, not guilty, not guilty,’ seven times, not guilty for each officer,” Memphis journalist Katherine Burgess said.

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Laura Testino

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Laura Testino is an enterprise reporter who writes about how public policy shapes Memphis. She is currently reporting from Frayser about education and housing. Please write her with your suggestions and story tips.


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