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.

  • ki77erb@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Dude is the embodiment of evil. No telling how many people’s lives and mental health will be saved over the next 40 years while he sits in his cell unable to perform his hateful deeds.