Former Mississippi Officers Sentenced for Torturing Black Men

Six white former law enforcement officers receive prison terms ranging from 10 to 40 years for a racially motivated attack in Mississippi.

A federal judge sentenced six white former Mississippi officers to 10 to 40 years in prison for torturing two Black men in January 2023.
The attack included beatings, stun gun use, and a mock execution, drawing national condemnation and comparisons to Mississippi's racist history.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and other top law enforcement officials condemned the officers' actions as 'egregious and despicable'.
The officers, who pleaded guilty, were involved in a culture of corruption within the sheriff's office, leading to a $400 million civil lawsuit.
The sentencing marks a significant accountability step for abuses of power, with the victims' attorneys emphasizing the steep price paid for the crimes.