"Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Officers Sentenced for Torturing Two Black Men"

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 to 40 years for torturing and abusing two Black men in Rankin County, Mississippi. The officers kicked in the victims' door, arrested them without cause, used racial slurs, and physically assaulted them, including firing a gun in one victim's mouth, breaking his jaw. The officers then fabricated a cover story, destroyed evidence, and filed false reports. The Justice Department and FBI emphasized the severity of the crimes and the importance of holding law enforcement officers accountable for civil rights violations.