A former Mississippi law enforcement officer, Christian Dedmon, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in torturing two Black men as part of a self-styled 'Goon Squad' of deputies. The sentencing took place in a federal courtroom where the judge described Dedmon's actions as 'shocking, brutal, and cruel.'
The case revealed a nightmare of racially motivated beatings, torture, sexual assaults, and a mock execution that occurred in January 2023. Dedmon and five other former officers pleaded guilty to federal charges including conspiracy against rights, deprivation of rights under color of law, and obstruction of justice.
