In a controversial ruling, Antoine Watson was found not guilty of murder in the violent attack on 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee, a case that highlighted rising violence against Asians during the pandemic. Watson's actions were captured on video, leading to national outrage.
In a surprising turn of events, three former Memphis police officers were found not guilty of all charges in the Tyre Nichols case, leading to outrage from his family and supporters. The trial revealed disturbing evidence of excessive force during a traffic stop that ended in Nichols' death.