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'Long overdue': Victims of racially motivated torture 'welcome' DOJ probe of Rankin County Sheriff's Office
The DOJ announced a federal civil rights probe into the Rankin County sheriff’s office after five former deputies were convicted of racially motivated torture.
Rankin County Sheriff Officer investigated by Department of Justice
Rankin County Sheriff's Office investigated by Department of Justice following the violent attack against two Black men
DOJ Launches Investigation Into This Mississippi County’s Infamous ‘Goon Squad’
Nearly two years after Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker survived hours of a sadistic torture plot conjured up by six white former Mississippi law enforcement officers, the U.S. Justice Department has launched a pattern or practice investigation into Rankin County,
U.S. DOJ announce civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Rankin County Sheriff's Office
The investigation comes after Rankin County sheriff's deputies and a Richland police officer, called the "Goon Squad," were sentenced to federal prison.
DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff's office following 'Goon Squad' torture case
Last year, two Black men were beaten and tasered by six officers in a no-warrant house raid. Since then, the Justice Department said it got more complaints regarding similar instances by the deputies.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department3
DOJ launches civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, sheriff's department over excessive force, unlawful stops, and racial discrimination.
‘Goon Squad’ in Mississippi sheriff’s office under DOJ probe
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday launched a civil rights probe into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi after several of its former officers known as the “Goon Squad” were prosecuted for torturing and sexually abusing two Black men.
Justice Department opens civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office after torture of 2 Black men
The DOJ has received information about other troubling incidents, including deputies overusing stun guns and entering homes unlawfully.
Attorneys say other victims could sue a Mississippi sheriff’s department over brutality
Attorneys for two Black men who were tortured by Mississippi law enforcement officers say they expect to file more lawsuits ...
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‘Goon Squad’ victims’ attorneys demand censure and removal of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey
Attorneys for two men tortured by Rankin County law enforcement are calling for the sheriff's removal from office.
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Feds announce massive investigation into Rankin County Sheriff’s Department
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a massive federal investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department.
Justice Department launches probe into Rankin County’s policing practices
The Justice Department will seek to determine if the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department engaged in a pattern of violence, ...
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DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s department in Mississippi’s Rankin County after several of its deputies – including some who were in a sel ...
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Attorneys for three men tortured by “Goon Squad” officers called for the censure and removal of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan ...
15-year-old Mississippi teenager found guilty of murdering mother, sentenced to life
A 15-year-old girl from Mississippi will spend the rest of her life behind bars after a jury found her guilty of murdering ...