Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Mississippi Sheriff's Office

The probe follows the conviction of officers for the brutal torture of two Black men and aims to uncover patterns of excessive force and racial discrimination.

The investigation targets the Rankin County Sheriff's Department for potential systemic abuses, including excessive force and racially discriminatory practices.
Six former officers, part of a group known as the 'Goon Squad,' were convicted and sentenced to 10 to 40 years for torturing Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker.
The January 2023 incident involved beatings, repeated use of stun guns, and sexual assaults, culminating in one victim being shot in the mouth.
Reports suggest that the department has a history of violent encounters and the use of excessive force, often targeting Black residents.
This marks the 12th civil rights investigation by the Justice Department into local law enforcement since President Biden took office.

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