A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Hunter Elward, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday morning for his involvement in the torture of two Black men in January 2023. This sentencing comes after the victims, Parker and Jenkins, along with their families and attorneys, called for the maximum sentences for all six officers involved in the incident.
Lead attorney Malik Shabazz referred to the officers as the Rankin County 'Goon Squad' and emphasized the importance of this day for accountability in cases of police brutality, particularly against people of color.
