"Mississippi Residents Expose Culture of Misconduct through Racist Police Abuse"

Former Mississippi law enforcement officers, including a deputy from the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges for participating in a racist assault against two Black men. This incident, along with other violent encounters involving Black men, has exposed a culture of misconduct and corruption within the sheriff's office. Residents fear that despite the accountability for these officers, the culture of violence and corruption will persist. The charges highlight the need for better oversight and accountability within law enforcement agencies.