Former Rankin County deputy Brett McAlpin was one of six law enforcement officers who admitted to racially motivated torture.
The fifth member of the Mississippi 'Goon Squad' that admitted to the racially motivated torture of two Black men has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison. Former Rankin County deputy Brett McAlpin was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Tom Lee. Before his sentencing, he apologized to victims Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker. 'This was all wrong, very wrong.
Dedmon also brought Hartfield, who was instructed to cover the back door of the property during their illegal entry.Once inside, the officers mocked the victims with racial slurs and shocked them with stun guns. They handcuffed them and poured milk, alcohol and chocolate syrup over their faces. Dedmon and Opdyke assaulted them with a sex toy. They forced them to strip naked and shower together to conceal the mess, and Hartfield guarded the bathroom door to make sure the men didn't escape.
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