ExOfficers

Acquittal of Ex-Officers in Tyre Nichols Case Sparks Outrage and Renewed Calls for Police Reform

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old father, following a controversial traffic stop. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, clears Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith of serious charges, including second-degree murder and aggravated assault. This trial was the officers’ second … Read more

Mississippi Deputies Sentenced for Torturing Black Men: Ex-Officers Weep in Court

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Jackson, Mississippi – Two former Mississippi deputies faced sentencing in federal court for their involvement in a horrific incident where two Black men were tortured after breaking into a home with four other white officers. Christian Dedmon, 29, was handed a 40-year prison sentence, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received 17.5 years behind bars for their … Read more