"Sentencing of Former Mississippi Officers for Torturing Black Men Sparks National Attention"

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, known as "The Goon Squad," are set to be sentenced in federal court this week for torturing and abusing two Black men, one of whom was shot in the mouth. The incident, which occurred in January 2023, involved illegal entry, handcuffing, racial slurs, physical abuse, and a cover-up by the officers. The victims have filed a federal lawsuit, and the officers face federal and state charges related to the incident. The officers are seeking maximum sentences, and the victims are expected to testify during the proceedings. Additionally, three of the officers also pleaded guilty to additional felonies related to a separate incident in December 2022.