Sentencing has concluded for the si former officers in Mississippi who pleaded guilty to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men.
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Lee sentenced Christian Dedmon, 29, to 40 years and Daniel Opdyke, 28, to 17.5 years on Wednesday. He gave about 20 years to Hunter Elward, 31, and 17.5 years to Jeffrey Middleton, 46, on Tuesday. All but Hartfield served with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office outside Mississippi's capital city, where some called themselves "The Goon Squad."
How did these deputies learn to treat another human being this way? Your honor, the answer is sitting right there," Perras said as he turned and pointed at McAlpin. "If those who are in charge of the Rankin County Sheriff's Office can participate in these kinds of torture, God help us all. And God help Rankin County," Jenkins said.
Dedmon also brought Hartfield, who was instructed to cover the back door of the property during their illegal entry.
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