The 19-day federal trial wrapped up Thursday after a mixed verdict for Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean and Demetrius Haley – all of them, though, were convicted of witness tampering.

The trial of three former Memphis officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols ended with a mixed verdict, surprising and perplexing some observers who questioned why the jury would acquit two of the officers on the most serious charges.

Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after he was beaten by police after fleeing a traffic stop in January 2023 in Memphis.