Jackson, Mississippi – Sentencing hearings for former Mississippi deputies involved in a horrific case of police brutality unfolded in a federal court as tears were shed and apologies were made. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a 40-year prison sentence while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee. The judge … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two former Mississippi deputies were handed down severe prison sentences by a federal judge who condemned their appalling actions of brutality. The two white officers, along with four others, were charged after breaking into a home and subjecting two Black men to torture. During the sentencing, U.S. District Judge Tom Lee … Read more
Jackson, Miss. — Two former Mississippi deputies were seen weeping in court as they were sentenced by a federal judge for their involvement in the brutal act of breaking into a home with four other white officers and torturing two Black men. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee handed down a 40-year sentence to Christian Dedmon, … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi – Two former Mississippi deputies were visibly emotional in court as a federal judge imposed lengthy prison sentences on them for their involvement in breaking into a home and torturing two Black men alongside four other white officers. Christian Dedmon, 29, received a 40-year prison sentence, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, was sentenced to … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. — Two former Mississippi deputies were emotional in court as they received their sentences for their heinous acts of breaking into a home and torturing two Black men, along with other violent incidents. Christian Dedmon, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received a sentence of 17½ years. … Read more