Goon Squad Sentenced for Brutal Abuse | Jackson News

Six former Rankin County cops, known as the “Goon Squad,” got prison terms ranging from 10 to 20 years after being federally sentenced for brutally torturing three men—including beating them, using racial slurs, and even deploying a sex toy. One officer shot a victim in the neck. They also tried to cover it up by planting drugs and lying. Victims’ families hailed the sentences as a long-overdue step toward justice. Some officers also pleaded guilty to a separate December 2022 torture case involving beatings, Tasers, and sexual assault. Their state sentences will run alongside federal ones. Meanwhile, lawmakers passed new legislation to strengthen oversight and revoke licenses of abusive officers—aiming to restore community trust and stop future crimes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c18152e7ea2d600f