Webster, Texas – A man incarcerated in Mississippi has been identified as a suspect in the murder of his mother at an apartment in Webster. Marcus Jamar Thompson, 29, currently in custody in Warren County, Mississippi, is facing charges related to the unauthorized use of his mother’s vehicle, which he allegedly stole. While he is … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. – In a federal court in Mississippi, two former deputies were overcome with emotion as a judge handed down their sentences for their roles in a horrifying attack on two Black men. The judge sentenced Christian Dedmon to 40 years in prison and Daniel Opdyke to 17.5 years, condemning their actions as cruel … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – In a tragic turn of events, a man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling, and aggravated assault. This comes after a call on July 20, 2020, led Jackson Police officers to discover the lifeless body of 29-year-old Jabari Peterson inside a home on Rosslyn Avenue. The press … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Two former Mississippi deputies faced sentencing in federal court for their involvement in a horrific incident where two Black men were tortured after breaking into a home with four other white officers. Christian Dedmon, 29, was handed a 40-year prison sentence, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received 17.5 years behind bars for their … Read more
Brandon, Mississippi – A 14-year-old girl, Carly Madison Gregg, has been charged as an adult and pleaded not guilty to the charges of killing her mother, Ashley Smylie, and injuring her stepfather with a pistol. The tragic incident occurred in a neighborhood in Brandon, Mississippi, where officers responded to a call of a shooting at … Read more
Jackson, Miss. – Two former Mississippi deputies were visibly emotional in court as a federal judge handed down their sentences for their involvement in a disturbing case of brutality. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a 40-year prison term, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years for their roles in torturing two Black men. U.S. … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. – Two former Mississippi deputies faced sentencing in a federal court for their involvement in a horrific case where they, along with four other white officers, broke into a home and tortured two Black men. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee handed down a 40-year prison sentence to Christian Dedmon and a 17½-year sentence … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Two former Mississippi deputies were sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a heinous act of racial violence. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a 40-year sentence, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee. The judge condemned their cruel actions for breaking into a home … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Six former law enforcement officers in Rankin County were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to racially motivated, violent acts of torture against Black men, including Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker. The incidents involved shocking brutality, with Jenkins still struggling with injuries caused by the attacks. During the sentencing, U.S. … Read more
Carroll County, Mississippi – Tragedy struck the small community of Coila in Carroll County, Mississippi when a fatal shooting occurred in a local club’s parking lot. The incident, which took place late on a Thursday night, resulted in the death of Jaheim Montreal Walker, a young 20-year-old man. According to reports, deputies swiftly responded to … Read more