Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Officers Sentenced for Torture of Black Men

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, all white, were sentenced to decades in prison for the racially motivated torture, sexual assault, and shooting of two Black men in 2023, as well as their subsequent cover-up. The officers, known as the "Goon Squad," pleaded guilty to state charges including aggravated assault, home invasion, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy. They also faced federal charges and will serve concurrent federal and state sentences. The officers broke into a home without a warrant, arrested the men without cause, and subjected them to brutal treatment, including racial slurs, sexual assault, and tasering. The incident sparked outrage and a $400 million federal lawsuit.