6 former Mississippi officers, including "The Goon Squad," are sentenced for torturing 2 Black men and obstructing justice.

6 former Mississippi officers, including members of the group called "The Goon Squad," will be sentenced in federal court this week for torturing 2 Black men. The officers pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy against rights, deprivation of rights under color of law, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and obstruction of justice in both state and federal courts. They are set to be sentenced in Jackson, Mississippi.

March 17, 2024
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