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us1 year ago•1 min saved

"Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Officers Sentenced to Prison for Racist Torture of Black Men"

Sentencing hearings for six law enforcement officers in Mississippi revealed a culture of extreme violence within the sheriff's department, where deputies were encouraged to use brutality as a policing tool. Former deputies testified that senior officers directed them to humiliate and torture people suspected of crimes, with younger deputies seeing violence as a means to earn promotions. The officers were sentenced for federal civil rights violations stemming from the torture and sexual assault of two Black men in January 2023, shocking the community with the details of the abuse.

via The New York Times|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Proud Boys Sentencing Delayed Again in January 6 Case

Sentencing hearings for former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and member Ethan Nordean were abruptly cancelled minutes before their scheduled appearances, citing an unspecified emergency. The hearings have been rescheduled for September. Tarrio and three other Proud Boys members were found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Prosecutors are seeking lengthy prison sentences for Tarrio and Nordean. The cancellations come amidst a wave of high-profile activity at the E Barrett Prettyman Courthouse related to the January 6 attack, including the sentencing of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes. The Justice Department's efforts have resulted in over 1,000 arrests and 700 convictions in connection with the attack.

via The Independent|

#crime #enrique-tarrio #ethan-nordean