Torturing

Mississippi Deputies Sentenced for Torturing Black Men: Ex-Officers Weep in Court

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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

Mississippi Deputies Sentenced for Torturing Black Men: Judge Condemns Cruelty

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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