Mississippi deputies get lengthy sentences for torture of 2 Black men

Mississippi deputies get lengthy sentences for torture of 2 Black men

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In a Mississippi court, six former officers known as the Gun Squad were sentenced for torturing two black men during a 2023 raid. The federal judge described their actions as egregious. Hunter Elward received a 20-year sentence for shooting a victim. The officers used excessive force, racial slurs, and attempted to cover up their crimes. Victims Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins were too traumatized to speak in court, but their attorney read a statement expressing their pain and the lasting impact of the officers' actions.

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What actions did the officers take against Parker and Jenkins during the raid?

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What statement did Michael Jenkins make regarding the effects of the incident on his life?

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