"Third Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Deputy Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Racially Motivated Torture of Black Men"

Former Mississippi deputy Daniel Opdyke was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for racially motivated torture of two Black men, expressing remorse in court. This comes after other former officers involved in the "Goon Squad" were also sentenced for their roles in the assault. The incident involved excessive force, racial slurs, and physical abuse, leading to false charges against the victims. The officers warned the victims to "stay out of Rankin County," and the case has prompted calls for the sheriff's resignation and a civil lawsuit against the department.