First 'Goon Squad' officer receives 20-year sentence for torturing two Black men

Hunter Elward, a former Mississippi law enforcement officer and member of a self-described “Goon Squad,” has been sentenced to 241 months in prison for the torture of two Black men. This crime was deemed as “egregious and despicable” by a U.S. judge. Elward is the first of six former officials to face sentencing for their involvement in this case, shedding light on the brutal actions committed by this group. The “Goon Squad” was described as a group of law enforcement officers who engaged in acts of violence and brutality against Black individuals in Mississippi. Elward’s sentencing marks a significant step Read the full article here

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