After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)
After examining the footage, the New York Times reported that Memphis police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting commands when working to arrest Tyre Nichols, who they fatally beat on Jan. 7. Nichols died from his injuries Jan. 10. (Screenshot of video from Memphis Police Department)

A jury found three former Memphis, Tenn., police officers not guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder, in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, which was captured on camera. What are your thoughts?

Patty D, Philadelphia

This is ludicrous. Even with video? Thatโ€™s just not right. Itโ€™s gonna come back on them.

Kevon Battersby, Washington, D.C.

We have to stop seeking redress through their corrupt system.

Evelyn Essex, Charleston, W.Va.

This is bull. They beat that kid to death. 

Sharmer Jones, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Itโ€™s clearly not just the white officers that they let go free.

Anita Beverly, New York

I hope these officers are proud of themselves. How they can lie their head to pillow and sleep soundly is amazing. โ€ฆ How they can congratulate each other and pat each other on the back as if job well done is unbelievable. Taking a life unnecessarily should not be something that comes so easily. Prayers for the Nichols family that God claims victory for them so that they may have peace in the wake of this injustice.

Compiled by Sarafina Wright

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