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Mississippi torture: Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years

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Mississippi torture: Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years

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A fourth former police officer is jailed over the torture of two black men in 2023.

A former Mississippi police officer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for torturing two black men in a house.

Christian Dedmon, 29, is one of six officers convicted over the 24 January 2023 assault.

Three other former officers have been sentenced to a total of more than 54 years in prison for the attack.

Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker were beaten, shocked with stun guns and sexually assaulted by the officers.

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A very small measure of justice. I hope this brings a measure of closure for the victims, and encourages thousands more to come forward. This was not a one off and these are not the only police perpetrators.

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