The U.S. Justice Department launches a civil rights investigation into Mississippi's Rankin County Sheriff's Department for alleged excessive force and racially biased policing.

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Mississippi's Rankin County Sheriff's Department after five deputies tortured two Black men, Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker, during a racially charged home raid. The inquiry will assess potential patterns of excessive force, unlawful stops, searches, and racially biased policing. This marks the 12th investigation into law enforcement misconduct under the Biden administration.

September 19, 2024
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