Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Nichols died following a violent encounter during a traffic stop, which sparked nationwide protests and calls for police reform. The jury, seemingly all white, took about 8.5 hours to deliberate before returning a not guilty verdict. While acquitted of serious state charges, the officers still face federal charges. The incident has highlighted issues of police brutality, particularly in majority-Black cities like Memphis.
"It's easy to defend a good person. It's nerve racking to represent an innocent man." - Martin Zummach, attorney for Justin Smith.
"Thank you, Jesus!" - A relative of the acquitted officers expressed relief following the jury's verdict.
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