Key takeaways:
- Five deputies involved in an incident with two Black men have been fired or resigned from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office in Jackson, Mississippi.
- The US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office.
- Jenkins and Parker are seeking justice for the alleged assault and shooting, and it remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office in Jackson, Mississippi has announced the firing or resignation of all five deputies who responded to an incident involving two Black men on January 24th. The men, identified as Jenkins and Parker, allege that the deputies beat them, assaulted them with a sex toy, and shocked them with Tasers during a 90-minute period. Jenkins further claims that one of the deputies shoved a gun in his mouth and fired, leaving him with serious injuries to his face, tongue, and jaw.
The incident has prompted the US Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office has not commented on the investigation, but has stated that the five deputies involved in the incident have been fired or resigned.
The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice for Jenkins and Parker. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office has said that it is committed to upholding the law and protecting the rights of all citizens.
The US Department of Justice has not yet released any details on the civil rights investigation, but it is expected to be a lengthy process. In the meantime, Jenkins and Parker are seeking justice for the alleged assault and shooting. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be, and whether the deputies involved will face any criminal charges.
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