‘Goon Squad’ in Mississippi sheriff’s office under DOJ probe
"Put simply, the concerns about the Rankin County Sheriff's Department did not end with the demise of the Goon Squad." ...
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Mississippi "Goon Squad" sheriff's office
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing ...
Goon Squad Violence Leads to Federal Investigation of Mississippi Sheriff’s Office
The Justice Department will determine if allegations of widespread violence and improper searches amount to a pattern of ...
Boise State Public Radio3d
DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff's office following 'Goon Squad' torture case
Last year, two Black men were beaten and tasered by six officers in a no-warrant house raid. Since then, the Justice ...
DOJ launches investigation into Mississippi sheriff’s department known for ‘Goon Squad’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department following ...
The Root26d
Lord! You Won't Believe This Convicted Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ Officer's Request
One of the Mississippi “Goon Squad” officers who are responsible for the racist attack and torture of two Black men is attempting to have his sentence reduced. In April 2024, former ...
WFMZ-TV29d
Mississippi ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence in racist torture of 2 Black men
who texted a group of white deputies so willing to use excessive force they called themselves “The Goon Squad.” In the grisly details of the case, local residents saw echoes of Mississippi’s ...