Negative
23Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
- Total News Sources
- 9
- Left
- 8
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 0
- Unrated
- 1
- Last Updated
- 195 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 100% Left
Trial for Former Memphis Officers in Tyre Nichols Case
The trial of three former Memphis police officers—Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith—charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols is underway, with disturbing bodycam footage presented in court. The video shows the officers failing to provide medical aid to Nichols, who was severely injured after being beaten during a traffic stop in January 2023. Prosecutors allege that the officers acted with 'deliberate indifference' to Nichols' medical needs, while also facing charges for excessive force and witness tampering. Two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) also failed to assist Nichols for several minutes, leading to their dismissal from the fire department, although they have not been criminally charged. Nichols, who died three days post-incident, was a Black father, and the case has drawn significant public attention regarding police conduct. The former officers have pleaded not guilty to all charges.




- Total News Sources
- 9
- Left
- 8
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 0
- Unrated
- 1
- Last Updated
- 195 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 100% Left
Negative
23Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
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