Justice Department Announces Civil Rights Investigation of Rankin ...
Sep 19, 2024 · The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). Rankin is the state’s fourth most populous county, with a population of approximately 160,000.
'Long overdue': Victims of racially motivated torture 'welcome' DOJ ...
Sep 23, 2024 · The DOJ announced a federal civil rights probe into the Rankin County sheriff’s office after five former deputies were convicted of racially motivated torture.
‘Goon Squad’ case: DOJ probes Mississippi sheriff’s office - CNN
Sep 20, 2024 · The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s department in Mississippi’s Rankin County after several of its deputies – including some who were in a...
Rankin Sheriff’s Department Under Federal DOJ Investigation
Sep 20, 2024 · After six Mississippi law enforcement officers known as “The Goon Squad” pleaded guilty to crimes related to the torture of two Black men, the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department.
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Sep 19, 2024 · Today, the Justice Department is opening a civil investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department and Rankin County, Mississippi, to determine whether they engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the Constitution or federal law.
DOJ civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Sheriff's Office
Sep 19, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Justice is opening a federal civil rights investigation into Rankin County and the Rankin County Sheriff's Office. The announcement was made at a news conference...
Attorneys say other victims could sue a Mississippi sheriff's ...
Sep 23, 2024 · The Justice Department will investigate whether the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force and whether it used racially discriminatory policing practices, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said Thursday.
DOJ investigates Mississippi sheriff's office following 'Goon Squad ...
Sep 21, 2024 · The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into policing in Rankin County, Miss., where six white former law enforcement officers — some of whom called themselves the...
Justice Department opens civil rights probe of sheriff's office …
Sep 20, 2024 · The Justice Department will investigate whether the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force and whether it used racially discriminatory policing practices, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said Thursday.
Justice Department opens civil rights probe of sheriff's office …
Sep 19, 2024 · The Justice Department will investigate whether the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force and unlawful stops, searches and arrests, and...