Six Former Law Enforcement Officers Plead Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Charges in Connection with Violent Assault on Two Black Men

Six former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges in connection with a violent assault on two Black men. The officers, who called themselves the “Goon Squad”, entered the men’s home without a warrant on January 24th and used a stun gun on them, handcuffed them, and assaulted them with a sex object. One of the officers then placed a gun in one of the men’s mouths and fired, causing serious injuries.

The incident is the latest in a series of violent encounters with Black men by the officers since 2019, two of which resulted in fatalities. The Associated Press conducted an investigation into the officers’ conduct, which revealed that they had discussed a “false cover story to cover up their misconduct” and had planted and tampered with evidence.

The six officers, five former Rankin County sheriff’s deputies and one ex-Richland police officer, appeared in federal court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to the charges. The men they assaulted, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker, have yet to receive justice for the incident.

The incident highlights the need for greater oversight of law enforcement officers and accountability for their actions. The officers’ actions were inexcusable and their guilty pleas are a step in the right direction. However, it is important to remember that the victims of this assault have yet to receive justice. It is essential that the victims’ rights are respected and that they receive the justice they deserve.