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Tyre Nichols Case Update: East Tennessee Selected as Jury Source

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Memphis, Tenn. — In a significant legal development, the jury for the trial concerning the death of Tyre Nichols will be selected from a pool in East Tennessee, far from the city of Memphis where the incident occurred. This decision arises from concerns about ensuring an impartial trial due to the extensive local media coverage and community emotions stirred up by the case. Nichols, a 29-year-old man, died following a violent encounter with police officers during a traffic stop on January 7. The officers, all part of the Memphis Police Department, were later charged with … Read more

Jury from Outside Memphis to Decide Fate of Ex-Officers in Tyre Nichols Murder Trial

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Memphis, Tenn. — In the upcoming trial for the beating death of Tyre Nichols, a Tennessee judge has decided that jurors will be selected from outside the local community. This decision comes in the case against three former Memphis police officers facing second-degree murder charges stemming from a January 2023 traffic stop incident. On Friday, Shelby County Judge James Jones Jr. confirmed that Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, all former officers of the Memphis Police Department who pleaded not guilty, will face their trial with an external jury. Details regarding the specific location … Read more

Three Former Officers Convicted of Witness Tampering in Tyre Nichols Case, Acquitted of Top Charges Amidst National Outcry

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Memphis, Tennessee — In a case that drew national attention and ignited widespread protests demanding police reform, three former Memphis police officers were found guilty of witness tampering in connection with the harrowing death of Tyre Nichols. However, the officers were cleared of more severe charges related to violating civil rights, as announced in a court ruling on Thursday. The jury delivered a mixed verdict after approximately six hours of deliberation. The officers, identified as Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were involved in a distressing incident that ended fatally for Nichols, a 29-year-old … Read more

Three Ex-Memphis Officers Found Guilty of Witness Tampering in Tyre Nichols Case, Mixed Verdicts on Federal Civil Rights Charges

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a significant ruling that underscores ongoing tensions around police practices, three former Memphis police officers were found guilty of witness tampering in connection with the beating death of Tyre Nichols, while two were cleared of violating federal civil rights. This case has drawn widespread attention after sparking major protests and calls for sweeping police reforms. The verdict arrived after approximately six hours of deliberation, concluding a trial that has been closely watched for its implications on law enforcement accountability. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith were all convicted of witness … Read more