Former officers found not guilty on all counts
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 SmithAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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Trial overview: State case against officers acquitted in Tyre Nichols death
Three former Memphis cops were found not guilty on all state charges related to the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols. This was the second time the three men had been on trial in the past year. Tyre Nichols trial: Former MPD officers found not guilty on all countsRelated content:
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