"Sentencing Looms for 6 Officers in Torture of 2 Black Men"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins, two Black men, are set to speak before the sentencing hearing of six White police officers who pleaded guilty to 13 felonies related to the torture and abuse the men endured. The officers, known as "The Goon Squad," used excessive force and racial slurs during the January 2023 incident in Mississippi. The victims and their attorney will address the media, seeking justice and discussing the upcoming sentencing proceedings. The officers face federal charges and potential lengthy prison sentences, with federal prosecutors seeking the maximum penalties. The victims also have a separate lawsuit against the county and Sheriff Bryan Bailey.