This story will be updated throughout the day on Wednesday. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Closing arguments are expected to start on Wednesday in the federal trial for three former officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death during a traffic stop in 2023. After long delays on Tuesday, Judge Mark Norris announced that attorneys will begin delivering their closing arguments on Wednesday morning. ► MORE ON TYRE NICHOLS Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith face the same four federal counts – Violating Tyre Nichols’ Civil Rights, Deliberate Indifference to his medical needs, Conspiracy to cover up their use of unlawful force, and Obstruction by intentionally omitting information to those writing reports on the arrest of Nichols. The first two counts of the indictment carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The last two carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. All five officers, including Desmond Mills and Emmitt Martin who have already taken deals and pleaded guilty to federal charges, also face state criminal charges of second-degree murder in the Nichols case.