DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s department in Mississippi’s Rankin County ...
DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff's office following 'Goon Squad' torture case
Last year, two Black men were beaten and tasered by six officers in a no-warrant house raid. Since then, the Justice Department said it got more complaints regarding similar instances by the deputies.
Justice Department opens civil rights probe on ‘goon squad’ after deputies torture 2 Black men
The racist attack included beatings, repeated use of stun guns and assaults with a sex toy before one of the victims was shot ...
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Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department3
DOJ launches civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, sheriff's department over excessive force, unlawful stops, and racial discrimination.
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Justice Department opens civil rights probe on ‘goon squad’ after deputies torture 2 Black men
The U.S. attorney for the southern district of Mississippi, Todd Gee, said text messages between Goon Squad members, including officers who were not present during the January 2023 assault ...
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DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case
Since the horrifying brutality of the “Goon Squad” case came to light ... Community groups and members of the public will be contacted by federal investigators to learn about their experiences ...