Judge Finalizes Jury Instructions in Trial of 3 Former Memphis Officers Over Tyre Nichols' Death

The officers, charged with violating Nichols' civil rights, face up to life in prison if convicted.

Closing arguments are expected soon in the federal trial of Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith.
The officers did not testify in their own defense, relying instead on expert witnesses to justify their actions.
Two officers, Desmond Mills and Emmitt Martin, have pleaded guilty and testified for the prosecution.
Nichols died from brain injuries three days after being beaten by the officers during a 2023 traffic stop.
The officers have also been charged with second-degree murder in state court, with a trial date yet to be set.