The investigation into the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols has revealed serious instances of police misconduct. Nichols was stopped during a traffic check in January 2023, during which officers used excessive force. Bodycam footage shows officers laughing while Nichols, who called for his mother, lay injured. Five officers were fired and charged with murder. A federal jury recently found three officers guilty of witness tampering, with sentences pending. The actions of the Scorpion Unit, a specialized police team that has since been disbanded, have come under intense scrutiny.