Jackson, Mississippi – A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Christian Dedmon, received a 40-year federal prison sentence for his involvement in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers known as the “Goon Squad.” Dedmon, along with five others, pleaded guilty to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Christian Dedmon, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his involvement in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers known as “the Goon Squad.” This sentencing came shortly after another former deputy, Daniel Opdyke, received a 17.5-year prison term … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi | In a case that shocked the nation, a former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Christian Dedmon, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Wednesday for his role in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers known as the “Goon Squad.” Dedmon, 29, expressed remorse and acknowledged … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – In a case that has shocked the nation, a fourth former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced in connection with the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers known as “the Goon Squad.” Christian Dedmon was handed a 40-year federal prison sentence, while Daniel Opdyke received a … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. — A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy was sentenced for his involvement in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers who called themselves the “Goon Squad,” receiving 40 years in federal prison. Christian Dedmon, 29, expressed remorse during his sentencing and acknowledged the pain he caused, stating he … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. — A fourth former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy received a 40-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday for his involvement in the racist torture of two Black men by a group of white officers known as the “Goon Squad.” Christian Dedmon, 29, expressed regret during the sentencing but did not make eye contact with the … Read more