Deputies weep as Mississippi judge sentences them for torturing Black men

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

Deputies Weep in Court as Sentencing Reveals Shocking Levels of Cruelty

Jackson, Mississippi – A federal judge handed down harsh sentences to two former Mississippi deputies on Wednesday for their involvement in a horrific case of brutality. The judge condemned their actions for breaking into a home with four other white officers and torturing two Black men. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee sentenced Christian Dedmon to … Read more