Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers pleaded guilty in state court on Monday to charges related to torturing two Black men in a racist assault. The officers had nicknamed themselves the “Goon Squad” and subjected the men to a 90-minute torture session with racial slurs, stun guns, and a sex toy. The prosecutor recommended five years of prison time for the officers, but the victims have filed a civil lawsuit against them and the county for failing to properly train and supervise the officers. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and highlighted the need for greater accountability of law enforcement officers in Mississippi.
