Justice Department opens civil rights probe of sheriff’s office after torture of 2 Black men
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into a Mississippi sheriff’s department whose officers ...
DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s department in Mississippi’s Rankin County ...
Justice Department probes Mississippi sheriff’s office that had ‘Goon Squad’
Authorities said the civil rights probe would examine whether officers systemically targeted minorities with excessive force.
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East Moline police recover pickup truck from river, with suspected human remains inside
Suspected human remains were found in a pickup truck pulled from the Mississippi by East Moline police on Sunday.
U.S. launches civil rights probe into Mississippi sheriff's office that employed 'Goon Squad'
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday launched a civil rights probe into the Rankin County Sheriff's Department in ...
Stolen truck with human remains found ‘buried deep’ in muddy river, Illinois cops say
A pickup truck reported stolen years ago was recently found submerged in a river, Illinois police said, with “suspected” ...
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Mississippi "Goon Squad" sheriff's office
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing ...
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Mississippi town moves Confederate monument that became shrouded eyesore
GRENADA, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi town has taken down a Confederate monument that stood on the courthouse square since 1910 ...
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Justice Department probes Rankin County Sheriff over torture claims
The Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi ...
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Mississippi teen killed after being struck by train
A Mississippi teenager was killed Thursday after being hit by a train while reportedly trying to take a shortcut on the ...
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Mark Leonard
Mark Thompson Leonard, 71, of Abita Springs passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by family, friends and dogs. Mark was born Oct. 29, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to Paul J. and Jane ...