May 8, 2025

News Summary Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, Jr., were acquitted of all charges related to the death of Tyre Nichols. Despite facing serious allegations, including second-degree murder, a jury found them not guilty after a lengthy trial. Nichols, who died from blunt-force trauma following a traffic stop in January, became a focal point for discussions on police conduct and accountability. The case has