"Mississippi's 'Goon Squad' Sentences Spark Debate on Justice and Change"

Six former white law enforcement officers in Mississippi were sentenced to prison for torturing two Black men, with the final officer receiving a 10-year sentence. Civil rights attorneys are demanding the resignation of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey, alleging that he created an environment where bad officers could act with impunity. The attorneys are also suing the county and Bailey for $400 million, citing a pattern of misconduct and failure to hold officers accountable. The NAACP and community members have called for Bailey's removal, while the Justice Department has asked the public to report any abuse by officers in the area.