6 former Mississippi law officers to be sentenced for torture of 2 Black men

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Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers are set to be sentenced by a federal judge for their involvement in the horrific torture of two Black men, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker. The sentencing proceedings, overseen by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee, will take place over three days, with each defendant facing the possibility of decades in prison.

 

The former officers pleaded guilty in August to a disturbing array of state and federal charges related to racially motivated violence inflicted upon Jenkins and Parker. The heinous acts, which occurred during a January 2023 incident, involved the unauthorized entry into a Rankin County home and the brutal assault of the victims with stun guns, household items, and racist slurs.

 

The ordeal began with a racist call for violence, prompting Rankin County Deputy Brett McAlpin to lead a group of deputies, dubbed "The Goon Squad," in a vicious attack on Jenkins and Parker. The victims were subjected to physical and psychological torture, including being forced to strip naked, shower together, and endure mock executions.

 

Despite suffering severe injuries, including a lacerated tongue and broken jaw, Jenkins and Parker have bravely advocated for justice and accountability. Their attorney, Malik Shabazz, emphasized the importance of sending a strong message to law enforcement officers nationwide that such egregious misconduct will be met with severe consequences.

 

The sentencing hearings come after an extensive investigation by The Associated Press uncovered a pattern of violence by some of the defendants against Black men dating back to 2019. The charges against the former officers include conspiracy against rights, obstruction of justice, and deprivation of rights under color of law.

 

While some defendants have expressed remorse for their actions, the severity of the crimes demands significant punishment. Federal prosecutors have recommended substantial prison sentences and hefty fines for each defendant, reflecting the gravity of their offenses.

The case has drawn attention to the persistent issue of police brutality and racial injustice, particularly in communities with large Black populations like Rankin County. The actions of the former officers serve as a stark reminder of Mississippi's troubled history of racial violence, echoing past atrocities such as the 1964 killing of three civil rights workers.

 

As the sentencing proceedings unfold, the victims, their families, and advocates for justice hope to see accountability for the perpetrators and meaningful reforms within law enforcement agencies to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

 

20.03.24

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[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

While some defendants have expressed remorse for their actions, the severity of the crimes demands significant punishment.

They might have mouthed remorse, but it’s nothing compared to the remorse they’ll show when the severity of their punishment dawns on them.

 
The length of the sentences they receive is least of what’s almost certainly in store for them.

 

Be afraid boys, be very afraid.

[bamnutsak]

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Be afraid boys, be very afraid.

 

 

Meh.

 

They'll join the Aryan gang, and have protection.

 

Hope they like face tattoos.