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Ex-Memphis Officers Charged with Murder in Nichols Beating

4/29/2025

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Three ex-Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. Disturbing video evidence has fueled nationwide protests and demands for police reform. While the officers, part of a now-disbanded crime unit, maintain their innocence, they have also faced federal charges.

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Story summary

Three ex-Memphis police officers are charged with second-degree murder for the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023. Disturbing video evidence has fueled nationwide protests and demands for police reform. While the officers, part of a now-disbanded crime unit, maintain their innocence, they have also faced federal charges.