the federal trial for three former Memphis police officers charged entire Nichols beating death began Wednesday prosecutors revealed the officers laughed after Nichols was beaten while defense attorneys argued the officers were doing their jobs Nicholls 29 died in January 2023 days after the violent traffic stop five officers face federal charges for violating nichols's civil rights and attempting to cover up their action two officers have already pleaded guilt while the other three maintain their innocence Nicholls death has sparked protests and calls for police reform Nationwide please like And subscribe