New Victim Surfaces in Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Police Abuse Case

'Goon Squad' Abuse Continues with New Lawsuit

• 🚨 A new lawsuit has emerged, revealing another victim of the Rankin County, Mississippi "Goon Squad" of corrupt deputies.
• 📌 This case involves former deputy Christian Dedmon, who is already serving 40 years for previous abuses, now accused of pulling out his penis and rubbing it on an arrestee's face and buttocks.
• ⚠️ The lawsuit also alleges Dedmon fired his gun near the man's head and tased him multiple times.

Background of the 'Goon Squad' Crimes

• ⛓️ The "Goon Squad" previously terrorized central Mississippi, with six rogue cops involved in brutal attacks on citizens.
• ⚖️ In January 2023, Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker, two Black men, were beaten, sexually assaulted, waterboarded, and shot with tasers for over 90 minutes while handcuffed.
• 💔 Jenkins was shot in the mouth by a deputy and left without aid, suffering severe injuries.
• 💰 Rankin County officials previously agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit related to these abuses.

Systemic Corruption and Lack of Accountability

• 🔍 The new lawsuit against Dedmon, who is white, was filed on behalf of Alan Jackson Smith, also white, who was pulled over for an expired registration.
• 🚫 Smith was taken to jail but never formally charged, highlighting a pattern of false accusations and torture to extract confessions.
• 👥 Investigative reporters interviewed over 50 people, suggesting at least 20 Rankin County sheriff's deputies were engaged in similar torturous activities.
• 🗣️ Critics argue that the sheriff's claims of ignorance are unbelievable, pointing to a deeply ingrained corrupt culture within the department.

Calls for Federal Intervention and Cultural Change

• 🏛️ The discussion highlights the need for federal government involvement, especially given the scale of corruption reported.
• 💡 There's a call for good people to become and remain police officers, and for exacting policies with strict enforcement.
• 🚫 The lack of consequences for officers who turn off body cameras or engage in criminal activity is seen as a major failure in policing culture.
• ✊ The hope for positive change lies in enforcing accountability and fostering a culture where good policing is the norm, not the exception.