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crime-and-law-enforcement1 year ago•9 min saved

"Inside the Shocking 'Goon Squad' Deputies' Group Chat"

An investigation reveals that a group of Mississippi sheriff's deputies, known as the "Goon Squad," engaged in years of violent and racist behavior, sharing disturbing content in a private chat. Despite some deputies being sentenced to federal prison, many remain uncharged and still employed. The Rankin County Sheriff's Department claims ignorance of the group's actions and has since banned unmonitored electronic communications among deputies.

via Mississippi Today|

#civil-rights #crime-and-law-enforcement #goon-squad

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Former Rankin Co. officers face arraignment for alleged abuse of 2 Black men"

Six former Rankin County law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty to charges related to the abuse of two Black men, including conspiracy against rights, deprivation of rights under the court of law, conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and using firearms in an act of violence. Prosecutors are recommending that they be held until their sentencing.

via WLBT|

#abuse #black-men #crime

law-enforcement2 years ago•4 min saved

Sheriff fires deputies accused of abusing Black men during raid.

Six Rankin County deputies accused of racially motivated attack against two African American men have been fired. The matter is being investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and is now the subject of a federal civil rights lawsuit. The department has “cooperated with all investigation efforts related to this incident and have provided all information and data requested in a timely manner.” The deputies allegedly conducted the operation without presenting a warrant and the two men were allegedly punched and tased for 90 minutes.

via WLBT|

#civil-rights #deputies #law-enforcement

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Dies at 32.

Tori Bowie, an Olympic sprinter from Rankin County, has passed away at the age of 32. Bowie won three Olympic medals for Team USA, including a gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her cause of death remains unclear, but authorities have ruled out foul play. Bowie's management team and USA Track and Field expressed their condolences and praised her impact on the sport.

via WAPT Jackson|

#athletics #olympics #rankin-county