What’s happening in Shelby County courtrooms in 2025
Attorney Antonio Romanucci answers questions after a verdict was reached in the case of Tyre Nichols' death Oct. 3. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
In 2024, some significant court cases came to a close while trial dates for others were set for the coming year.
Here are some court cases The Daily Memphian will be tracking in 2025.
State trial for ex-cops accused of Tyre Nichols’ death
Four of the former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols are set to go to trial for their state charges April 28.
Three of the officers — Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley — recently faced a four-week federal trial and were acquitted of the most serious charges related to Nichols’ death in October.
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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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