Justice Served: Victims of Mississippi Police “Goon Squad” React to Guilty Pleas
In a landmark case six former Mississippi police officers have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the brutal torture of several Black men. The victims, subjected to horrific abuse by the so-called “goon squad,” have finally seen justice served.
*Background*
Between 2012 and 2016, a group of white police officers in Southaven, Mississippi, terrorized Black residents, using excessive force and coercion to obtain confessions. The victims, ranging from 19 to 39 years old, reported being:
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