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State of Tennessee v. Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, and Justin Smith Jr.
Date: 05-08-2025
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Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Shelby County, Tennessee
Plaintiff's Attorney: Shelby County Tennessee District Attorney's Office
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Description:
Memphis, Tennessee criminal defense lawyers represented Defendants charged with murder.
Former Memphis Police Officers Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, and Justin Smith Jr. were charged with second-degree murder for beating Tyre Nichol to death after a traffic stop in 2023.
The officers and Nichols were all black.
Prosecutors argued that the former officers had a duty to protect Nichols but became angry when he fled after being pulled over. Attorneys for the men warned jurors that a conviction would hurt law enforcement's ability to aggressively pursue suspects in a violent city.
Former Memphis Police Officers Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, and Justin Smith Jr. were charged with second-degree murder for beating Tyre Nichol to death after a traffic stop in 2023.
The officers and Nichols were all black.
Prosecutors argued that the former officers had a duty to protect Nichols but became angry when he fled after being pulled over. Attorneys for the men warned jurors that a conviction would hurt law enforcement's ability to aggressively pursue suspects in a violent city.
Outcome:
Not Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Tennessee v. Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, an...?
The outcome was: Not Guilty
Which court heard State of Tennessee v. Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, an...?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Shelby County, Tennessee, TN. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Tennessee v. Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, an...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Shelby County Tennessee District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Memphis Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Tennessee v. Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, an... decided?
This case was decided on May 8, 2025.