Closing arguments are anticipated in the federal trial involving three former Memphis police officers who are facing charges related to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023. The trial has drawn significant attention as it addresses the circumstances surrounding Nichols' death and the actions of the officers involved. As the proceedings near their conclusion, the focus will shift to the final arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense.

A former supervisor with the Memphis police department has stated that there was “no need” for the five officers involved to physically assault Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop that ultimately led to his death. The supervisor emphasized that the level of force used—punching, kicking, and striking Nichols with a baton—was excessive and unjustified.