"Horrendous": Black Men Tortured By White Mississippi Police “Goon Squad” React to Guilty Pleas

Six white former police officers in Mississippi who called themselves the "Goon Squad" have pleaded guilty to raiding a home on false drug charges and torturing two Black men while yelling racist slurs at them, and then trying to cover it up. We speak with Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker about how, on January 24, six deputies in Braxton, Mississippi, raided the home they were staying in and attacked them, and how they are speaking out to demand justice. Meanwhile, the deputies have been linked to at least four violent attacks on Black men since 2019, in which two of the men died. We also speak with civil rights attorney Malik Shabazz, who is representing Jenkins and Parker in a federal lawsuit against the Rankin County Sheriff's Department. Shabazz asserts that the majority-white Rankin County, which is 20 miles away from majority-Black Jackson, Mississippi, is "infested with white supremacists" who "have decided 'Rankin County is for whites'" and seek to enforce it through state-sanctioned violence and torture, overseen and covered up by Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey. "We demand that Bryan Bailey step down," says Shabazz. Parker adds, "We want justice for everyone that has gone through this with Rankin County."
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[@AT-gu8by]

The caller who instigated the whole attack, should go to jail too!

[@Top-G5]

We all know what you mean but they didn't pay or were there even mentioned to take any of those actions the "cops" did so it would be very hard

[@fromcarlawithlove]

@@Top-G5 That should not be totally true , they called and said we do not want them here . That means they somehow knew actions would follow , no ?

[@Top-G5]

@@fromcarlawithlove it's obvious what they wanted but they never said go do this or that even tho they initiated the process. It wouldn't hold enough in court especially in Mississippi. I'm sure if they really wanted to they could some how find a way to put them in jail but they ain't going to put that much effort in locking them up.

[@zentec010]

The neighbor asked if he was up for "a mission" he knew they were not bringing him cupcakes and hugs. That man should have been up there with them. @@Top-G5

[@Hope44903]

I totally agree...She should be charged and be jailed...

[@steveladner4346]

Who thinks the sheriff didn't know what's been happening in his county? He needs to be in jail with the other deputies.

[@richardknight8338]

He absolutely knew. Arrest them all.

[@jonathanguzman3044]

Im sure he knows a lot more going on in his department they just havent gotten caught

[@jdfraed123]

It's gang mentality.

[@river-a8619]

In the South, the law will provide protection, again the south will rise.when blm attack the white community

[@lindamannix1247]

You can bet he knows !! He's a racist too!

[@ianbattles7290]

Just imagine how many people have been abused/framed by the police *but had no way to prove it...*

[@tommas2674]

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 5 BLACK OFFICERS IN MEMPHIS THAT beat to send to the hospital that subsequently died? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 5 BLACK OFFICERS THAT BEAT TO SEND TO THE HOSPITAL SUBSEQUENTLY DYING ? of Memphis, PEOPLE ARE FED UP WITH CRIMINALS not police, BEING SAINTED. GOOD TO REPORT THE REAL RACISM. ***doubt it was oooh "racist" MORE LIKE fed up with the over crimes.

[@waynepierce7305]

I was 17 had two jobs about to graduate high school one sunday while a passenger in front seat of thae car of the person who picked me up from work two houses from home car gets pulled over im asleep woken up by driver my buddy who came to pick me up and I see a police officer at the window on my side tellung me get out and give him my Id as I ask the problem officer struck me with 4 cell maglight/ club in between my legs and down I went with no idea it would end up me a convicted felon Charged and convicted of battery on a law enforcement officer... rui ed my whole life.. that night I was brutally beaten beyond recognition. My own mom didnt recognise me at arraignment the next morning in court. Police claim I was doing a drug deal. I never even seen drugs before. They took me under the fuller warren bridge that night and beat me so bad and were putting shackles to throw me in the st johns river until an officer that knew my family stopped them and said youre not killing pennys son. Hes not a criminal. Youve nearly killed him take his ass on to jail. So they did. As entering booking they continued to beat me threw me in a dark cell with no clothes on and I passed out from the beating when I was woken up by the lights and they were surrounding me all with shields and clubs then began playing bull in the ring with beating me more. I prayed to die. I was then taken to court and its when my mother walked by and I couldnt even hold my self up to reach out to her . I only knew she was there because I heard her distinctive sm I kers cough as she walked past. But she looked right at me and didnt know me. I was covered head to toe in blood all over my churches chicken uniform. Judge and all officers there laughing mom said she was my mom and they told her It would be the last time I ever thought of fighting police. Internal affairs said there was no case. They all lied and I went to prison branded. My whole life has been deeply impacted by this . Always looked at like a crim9nal with a bad rap. I worked to help my mpm raise the kids as the second eldest of eight children. Two jobs, roofing in the day and churches chicken at night seven days a week. Didnt do drugs. Took military entrance exam just priorto all this and was already signed up to go to coast guard basic several weeks before all that.there went that. I tried to tell about it but they wouldnt listen and I just gave up and went on to marry and carry itinto my life. I worked and drowned it all in alcohol got into so much problems with anger from it and never really had sense enough to try and fight them. Hell, they beat all the good sense outta me that night. Teeth knocked out and head so banged up from billy clubs that night I havent been right ever since. I should have died..

[@lauraanne1906]

​@@waynepierce7305 My heart breaks for you. I hope you are doing well today. 💜

[@Rod331]

I feel your story, and I can relate just like many who have been wronged by the police. I feel like most people fail to understand that these police pick and choose who's lives they ruin and that those who know about it and are silent are just glad that it doesn't happen to them. The lasting damage, hurt, and pain that these police can cause at any point in time can clearly derail a persons life, taring their families apart and ruining futures, the whole while with a smerk on their face. But that is only where the problem begins because after the police play their dirty part, the justice system encourages their bad behavior by rewarding them for the revenue that they create from each arrest and conviction but then again some of them do it out of the hatred that they feel towards certain groups of people and because of the bond that they feel for their own group. I pray that we live to see the day that things change. I pray that the ones that have been harmed by the misconduct of the police and this system are not swept under the rug and forgotten as if we were never treated horribly. Thank you for sharing your story. Please continue to share your story with the world. You are still here for a reason, and you are not alone. We are all listening, and we hear you and wish you love, strength, courage, and clarity while you work to repair and replace everything that they have broken and stolen from you.

[@jerrymontano8989]

2:17 😢😢😢

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

SIX OFFICERS!!!! THE SHERIFF KNEW WHAT KIND OF MONSTERS THEY WERE.

[@user-hv2ru2mq5u]

You don't know that. The FBI did the investigation. They didn't charge the Sheriff. Sorry to disappoint you who believe all cops do this kind of thing. The contrary is true. The statistical evidence demonstrates that if anything, cops are less likely to use violence on minority suspects than on whyT suspects.

[@rachelbumgardner8510]

Amen.

[@ericwillerson6938]

HE ABSOLUTELY KNEW!!@

[@nas84payne]

Yeah. Seeing him there feign outrage at being supposedly lied to.

[@vanessaglenn4073]

Oh he knew and likely recruited them for that purpose!

[@annb5610]

Why is this not NATIONAL NEWS!!!!!

[@paulheydarian1281]

It ain't sexy enuf...😅

[@benjaminmartiniii5375]

​@@paulheydarian1281Like Babbitt falling off a wall like a dead fly😅😅😅

[@VanisleGirl1961]

The same reason missing and murdered women in Indigenous communities are not. The same reason that daily shootings of black brothers and sisters are not. We are seen as less than.

[@rsamega2888]

It's not affecting rednecks

[@catwrangler7907]

CNN got rid of the black folk

[@jlove8441]

For them to do that as cops, imagine what they’ve done all these past years

[@avalew324]

They killed two or more black men

[@christinepage9811]

They are EVIL creatures .

[@ezbreeze9762]

Past Years?! Hell, This Is MISSISSIPPI, It Has It's Own Racist History For Centuries! Geeze

[@doktastrange911]

Imagine, Imagine, Imagine....it has been reality

[@John-uq7uu]

Just disgusting. They, those dirty cops, need to be held accountable.... finally

[@i-tiyahman6519]

20 years only WTF the whole gang should get LIFE IN JAIL

[@WhatTheFuss]

EXACTLY!! ITS A PHUCKING HATE CRIME!

[@Zulu369]

I suspect that they will be paroled after serving a couple of years only. This is how the system works over there.

[@reilym979]

​@Zulu369 their complexion meets the requirements of white supremacy

[@jmfia2391]

They white. Privilege.

[@MeshuggahforGod]

they wont live through the 20 years

[@jeanlenor1858]

I found this story merely by accident a year later. Why haven't this hit the news like George Floyd did? That's crazy.

[@leonzaclaiborne5926]

I just seem it on Date line 30min ago

[@flipOverTheirTables]

Because George Floyd’s death had video.

[@jeanlenor1858]

@flipOverTheirTables Yeah maybe.

[@Nomad-wv4oe]

Yep 👍 mainstream too scared! Mainstream likes the status quo’s just as it is ! Mainstream media is part of the establishment.

[@scarlettsunz2099]

I know! Today is the first time I've heard of this. Maybe because they didn't have Benjamin Crump represent the victims? Regardless, this is just a sick story, and I hope those cops get the same torture in prison that they gave to those poor guys. Tortured in the worst way possible for a man. This is a modern day lynching. You can't tell me they didn't record this so they could jack off and show all their cop buddies how they emasculated 2 black men who committed the sin of living with a white women

[@childofGodsKingdom]

Sheriff Bailey needs to be held responsible. He knew the level of hatred his men held for blk men! He feels the same way!

[@daphneytennard3267]

Where are the politican who represent their district.?

[@majesticmajestic7058]

​@@daphneytennard3267Getting paid and looking the other way.

[@charlesirby1643]

@@daphneytennard3267It is a good old boy network nothing will change

[@thomasholt63]

@@majesticmajestic7058 Damm right 👉

[@deemaverick987]

Just for the lying to start.

[@ethelparis2255]

lock up the person that called about two black man living in the house

[@aarondigby5054]

That fool who call the police on these innocent people need to be charged.

[@BushaBandulu]

Agreed 💯

[@thomasholt63]

Put him down asap

[@enockt6218]

Was it any crime? only that two black man lived in that area?

[@lucasmurphy740]

@@enockt6218maybe squatting. But that’s just criminalized homelessness. So no. These men are 100% innocent.

[@francesfinney8188]

They also need to charge the person who called the police

[@ecoasis1]

ABSOLUTELY AGREED Frances!!! ......THE CALLER is Definitely an ACCESSORY to these disgusting crimes.

[@trishmarsh1968]

The caller was the instigator and should also be charged.

[@xilecoq]

Exactly!!!!

[@trishmarsh1968]

Amen!!!!! I believe that they can be charged, although not directly involved. At least, I would blast their phone call... @@xilecoq

[@joancook55]

these cops need to be sent to the general population in prison

[@thomasholt63]

Firing Squad

[@davidramirez5127]

Not only the general population but put them in black prison population.. let the real men take care of this the way they deserve..no mercy..

[@morninboy]

The bum blasting and beatings would be unbearable. Fine with me

[@murielodette2995]

LETTING A WHITE WOMAN DESTROY THEIR LIVES

[@britishpatriot7386]

They are only bad when it suits your woke race hustling hypocrite narrative These cops are bad, yes definitely but most are good just like everywhere else . You can all shove your racist race hustling because the world is waking and sick of it and calling it all out now.

[@hoosieraussis1]

Every arrest that these thugs have ever made need to be reviewed. Especially arrests of any black citizens.

[@prestonpowers7376]

If those inmates who've been arrested by them are smart they will make motions and their cases will get turned

[@silentwitness536]

And any mysterious deaths.

[@celesterosales8976]

Maybe they’ll meet some of their victims in prison.

[@Frugal637]

Definitely

[@terencewbird2410]

@@celesterosales8976 let's hope so

[@theoutsiderartists1231]

I'm a 66 year old white man and I cried.and still am

[@AqkeunnaTerrell]

Sorry😢 That means you have a heart n soul Sir.

[@henrymcmiller2527]

I am 65 years old, and I feel the same as you. I am black, but I have not given up on our great nation.

[@fredbailey9719]

The Medical Examiner needs to be charged for covering and lose the medical license.

[@AT-gu8by]

End qualified immunity, make police officers pension fund pay for their crimes instead of the public.

[@jeco5729]

Facts...i.just wrote this as well....if they feel like they can get away with it...then they will...but moreover I think that we need our own Policing but that needs to go thru the Feds..but it definitely needs to happen..

[@zekeb2888]

Why the hell did this not get the media attention it deserves. So disgusting that this happened to this men and from people who are supposed to protect them.

[@ronsworld250]

You know why…

[@benedictcumberbatch4275]

It’s a media war. Bootlickers want to whitewash the police while those who are telling the truth get threats and fear campaigns waged against us.

[@KASalaam2U]

I was wondering the exact same thing.

[@LaymanGamin]

The real crazy stuff doesn’t

[@elsinakilpartrick]

attack on Black me, it's America

[@beverleyreid7572]

A gun went through his mouth and neck and he’s still alive??. How is this possible? OMG!!! When will this abuse end?????

[@WhatTheFuss]

My thoughts exactly my sistah!

[@lyric_S.15]

it scripted news woman

[@catamarancoop8830]

Grace of God.

[@user-hv2ru2mq5u]

It ended recently. These guys are on their way to Parchman.

[@amiinaden4132]

@@lyric_S.15deluded

[@alo0395]

This makes me feel sick to my stomach. And to think people get sentenced to LIFE in prison for doing less of an act/crime.

[@bookiemooks]

Exactly ???!

[@nas84payne]

Yeah. Makes you feel sick and infuriated.

[@jclar7210]

The sheriff and the department also need to be held accountable

[@julieproctor6039]

RICO charges. It was a criminal organization

[@JuanMartinez-rc8st]

You are right the sheriff is the leader and responsible for covering those discuss activities with not question about it he part and the undercover leader of those criminal gang of KKK.

[@jclar7210]

@JuanMartinez-rc8st Yes it's sad, police are supposed to be the ones protecting people and the community and these guys were terrorizing the neighborhood by all the evil stuff they were doing. There needs to be justice!

[@moniquelove1158]

Definitely & the white lady who made the call. She knew exactly what she was doing!

[@shelbyanderson3400]

Definitely ! And more charges for the other black men they've killed

[@andreacraik9757]

Wow! Why do you call “putting a gun in his mouth and pulling the trigger” a mock execution? Right up to the part where he didn’t die… it was a failed execution! What a horrific experience… I just look at you both, and listen to your story… heartbreaking. You are both so strong. Thank you for your fight! You shouldn’t have to train public servants to not execute people!

[@nevyn_karres]

Yeah I am not sure why they explained it in that way - the dude was being executed but somehow he survived.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: Anti Semitism - Sternly dealt with Racism,Islamophobia - If not Equally Sternly dealt with Equality,Elitist?

[@2kt2000]

"Failed execution"...Well said friend 👼🏾

[@bzb500]

This is straight up abuse of power for no reason except racist men that are paid to protect the community and are unqualified to serve. This is an insane situation. Where's black lives matter organization and why hasn't this been broadcast on national TV?

[@TheCheckerboardfloorpodcast]

Right

[@ygwaltgmb]

All that and they only got 20 yrs!! AMERICA A JOKE

[@user-hv2ru2mq5u]

Go see the Fall of Minneapolis.

[@OEdproductions]

Think about slavery what's different policed in our neighborhoods I was set up by cops beat and bitten by a cop so he could keep punching my face cuffed on ground maced I had to prove my innocence and no lawyer would sue f American police 23:29

[@leontaecoleman3644]

I hope they don’t make it through those 20 years.

[@erinrametta]

“Failure to train” does not fix demons

[@sjohnson3407]

Yep

[@knelson3484]

This has to stop. This is evil.

[@lapinchechismosa]

White peoples love these cops tho

[@aarondigby5054]

@1:00 if the federal attorney's don't make mince meat out of these rogue cops, no not "cops" they don't deserve such an accolade, just evil dogs.

[@fastrecon1]

No, the victims and families needs to retaliate against those who harm us and their families, men women and children, and their pets to.

[@dickface8742]

Evil is everywhere ...where one person does something that effect someone else...karma finds it's way...

[@Louis-zn6tw]

Let's start by getting rid of The Orange TURD!

[@henryerrol1]

Pure evil. The whole department should be investigated. Arresting these officers is not enough. They felt comfortable that they could get away with this. It’s a culture is who they are disgusting.🇺🇸😡

[@davidpage7900]

Indeed the department bears responsibility.

[@lucasmurphy740]

Just bad apples. Every profession has its share of torturers

[@odis.x]

​@@lucasmurphy740If a tree or certain area of the orchard is producing bad fruit it will be inspected and monitored. If nothing obvious trees are dug out or drilled to reveal issues. There is always a reason why apples go bad. In this case different orchards seem to have these same bad apples, which means there is a systemic problem 😏

[@lucasmurphy740]

@@odis.x I’m clearly being sarcastic. People aren’t trees. The metaphor is stupid on its face. No other profession other than the military is torturing people

[@odis.x]

@@lucasmurphy740 I got you clearly. What my metaphore is implying is that everything that has to do with ALL police needs to be investigated and restructured. Because their corruption is similar so it must be by policy and merely carried out by individuals. Also sarcasm is not obviously clear in writing to someone that doesn't know you.

[@jenniferkane7340]

The justice department needs to investigate all of the Mississippi law enforcement agencies. I live in the North, I'm a white woman , and I would never ever visit the state of Mississippi. I would not feel safe with that type of law enforcement. My skin is crawling from the horrible events coming from Mississippi. My heart bleeds for all the residents of that state.

[@xash06]

Me too 😕

[@LifeisEnergy2]

All police stations should be investigated including judges. They are all bad including those who are afraid to tell the truth.

[@LifeisEnergy2]

Stop labeling yourself as a white person. We are all human. When we all stand together and refuse to be labeled, this nonsense will stop. This is also happening to poor white people. This blue gang is so desperate to ruin people's lives and they no longer care if you are black or white. American people need to stand together and put a stop to this nonsense 🙏🏽

[@rileylabski]

Alabama's got me so upset - Tennessee made me lose my rest . . . and everybody knows about Mississippi, god damn!

[@LifeisEnergy2]

@@rileylabski Nina Simone sure meant it. She already knew about the goons. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Emeraldbarton]

Why wasn’t this national news? I came upon this over a year later…

[@rightsarentwrong]

Agree!

[@tiffanywilliams6946]

Me too. Great question ⁉️

[@susanblakey-grusing9468]

When something like this happens the entire police force should be under investigation.

[@Somegirl811]

Yes, from an outside organization not investigated by their own Internal Affairs. Even the coroner/ME is corrupt. All of them need jail time!

[@beverlymeyering5900]

Absolutely, that kind of violence against another human being starts at the top.

[@ezbreeze9762]

By Whom? One Racist Law Enforcement Organization Investigating Another?! Dream On.

[@joannefitzpatrick992]

That would probably make all but a handful of departments in the United States under investigation. It's good that these stories are finally coming out instead of being swept under the rug like they have been for so so so long, I'm aghast at how one of the complaints against the superior officer is that he failed to train the police who did this adequately. Not being corrupt assaulting people framing people and killing people shouldn't need to be part of somebody's training and if they need to be told that they have no business being a police officer, just so they can commit crime and be immune from it. Seriously, how do they have the audacity to say that, he wasn't properly trained and that it's inappropriate to kidnap people hold guns in their mouth and shoot them, again if they need that much guidance they are beyond redemption. The sad fact of it is in many of these jurisdictions, there are really generally only a few good apples and I'm not saying that the majority of them are committing crimes at this level, but not calling out their colleagues or their superiors perpetuates the obvious problems

[@lovelyone98]

​@@Somegirl811They all need the chair.

[@Marxist2]

These cops are beyond criminals.They are truly sick individuals.

[@thomasholt63]

DEMONIC SOULS

[@mainely8007]

They are sociopaths; sadly police jobs are very appealing to sociopaths, bullies and criminals.

[@whyneed1215]

Most cops are.

[@27gts]

those cops give criminals a bad name

[@itstheru274]

​@thomasholt63 "How come this did make the So News 😳🧐🤔 or GMA)good morning America this is very disturbing and disgusting 🤨 😤 😡 😢

[@lraine9199]

“Are yall available for a mission?” How many times have they done this?!?!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ItsJustJodieLove-ej4il]

I’m a Mississippi native, we worry about this ALL the time.. they did this because they were there with a white woman.. this was planned to be played as another Emmit Till scenario.. I’m telling you what I KNOW

[@bonlevina5621]

Shouldn't coroners who so blatantly cover up crimes be held legally responsible?

[@veehill4769]

I think they should. They are culpable.

[@maryhalverson5713]

😅Malik Shabazz is the epitome of what ALL lawyers should be, but so rarely are.

[@rachelputney5243]

This is a history making moment that should have been stopped so long ago. I applaud u for ur bravery

[@cheveuxnoir-premiumquality1082]

They should!

[@md.muzahidulislamsamrat8037]

​@@maryhalverson5713malik shahbazz was the name brother Malcolm X chose for himself.

[@naomidevereaux1971]

Sheriff Bailey is the head of the snake

[@Nikkinoonie]

You nailed it ‼️

[@FineCurry]

And to think he couldn't even read

[@nas84payne]

100%. Wasn’t just them 6 officers.

[@user-sb3zj1lp6h]

This might be one of the biggest civil lawsuit

[@melbamartinez2183]

The person who called is equally responsiable, and is a co-conspirator.Why are they not being charged

[@scwps23]

The worst of humanity. The bad thing about body cameras. They can be turned off by the corrupt officers at any time.

[@suedavis3525]

Policemen should face serious penalties for turning off body cameras.

[@Kit-se3zs]

There shouldn't be an off switch on them at all. Change the cameras! Disable cops from hiding their evil acts!

[@thomasholt63]

@@suedavis3525 demonic souls are running 🏃 rampant among us in all law enforcement agencies and that's a fact jack.

[@pmboston]

I suggest a fake off switch that just turns off the little red light. They’ll never figure it out, guaranteed.

[@Sunset0071951]

Because they are not Human! Wake up Black People!

[@anntoyia1728]

And they do not want black history taught in school and call us savages.

[@ruthbarrett4527]

White racist Mississipians

[@CalmOrchid-wi6if]

White racist Americans.

[@matthewtaylor3078]

I was falsely accused and charged with a crime at 19 in Louisiana i also was falsely accused and charged with multiple serious felony crimes when i was 21. Those charges held me back in life for almost 10 years until they were finally dropped! I got hurt on a job in 2018 owned by whites couldn't work for almost 6 years and still struggling! I never got workers comp! I tried disability got denied for years until i just gave up! Never got 1 cent for my injury! If you don't know the feeling of getting f****d over as a black man then u won't never know! 🙏🙏

[@curtisowens4588]

The reporter left out the neighbor called because they were staying with a white woman. This will never stop it is just so sad and scary.

[@shaftomite007]

Why isn't this a NATIONAL needy story?!? Absolutely horrific. Thank you Amy Goodman and DN for showing us the truth, as usual.

[@kkjj4508]

Local news for local consumption is bulshit they're hiding this from the United States as a whole. I cannot believe stations are not covering this intentionally but if we make enough noise

[@samename3926]

They don't want the ppl to lvl that police department 😂

[@illegalopinions4082]

@@samename3926 They don't want joggers to prove the stereotype lol

[@ajl2232]

Exactly. This is actually a real razist incident and not some George Floys scam. They have also swept the story of Rashim Carter under the rug.

[@user-nw5eu7eh2u]

because ,,,,oh ne>er mind

[@bnchangd7793]

THIS is why I hate the "get over it statement" and I just had a coworker of mine to ask me " why cant WE move past it" and "WE are holding ourselves back by being stuck in the past" . I am so very sick of this!!!!!

[@rubyjackson128]

When our PAST is our PRESENT!

[@rosemaryleejohnson637]

I agree , there are some things YOU CANT JUST GET OVER IT . If it was reversed would they be expected to just get over it . We’ve “ just gotten over way too much in the past “. No more the UNIVERSE has had enough and so have people of ALL RACES have gotten enough too!

[@alcrowder7097]

Had a co-worker at my job in Durham, NC say the exact same thing concerning the peaceful gatherings here following George Floyd's death. "I don't see why they just can't get over it" Ironically, she worked in a situation where she ALWAYS needed the help of the very black people she said it to. Current political figures have made them emboldened with their racism.

[@michaelsoutherland3023]

It was the Democrat Party that fought for slavery, Jim Crow. and redlining. Went to war with them.

[@mariavictor4324]

Damn straight! I had someone reply to a post of mine just identifying myself as black woman. They said..’ I miss those days before Obama when we all just existed’..the nerve of these casual racists! You must not let them stand and always confront with truth and the reality of being black in these societies who want to see you and your bloodline disenfranchised and disappeared .✊🏽

[@maddynavarro77]

Evil, pure evil! 💔 What's done in the dark will come to light. May God give you peace in your grief, strengthen and heal you two and every person who has been tortured, violated and murdered! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@caseyaylward8853]

Damn Mississippi still burning

[@RODavis-me9go]

The situation cries out for a complete federal Cleanup Squad. This needs to be stomped out from the very top through every nook and cranny down to everyone allowing these atrocities.

[@ronaldturner4849]

Agreed, the Feds need to declare a state of emergency on behalf of the black community in Mississippi, and send in the National Guard, Homeland Security, and the Peace Corps to oversee the place from now on. To finally erradicate Klan rule in this Hell hole for humanity!

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

YES ! SEND THE FEDERALS DOWN TO MISSISSIPPI !

[@thomasholt63]

WELL SAID!!!!

[@thomasholt63]

@@ronaldturner4849 true that and we need to get the new black panthers down there asap

[@nikm5628]

Start a petition, and maybe start a riot... Start something that'll force action 🤷‍♂️

[@whaa3222]

Absolutely horrific. They were so comfortable in doing this. How is their boss not in jail.?...

[@mainely8007]

Look at their mug shots - defiance, rage and pure evil venom in their eyes.

[@kkjj4508]

So it's clear by their behavior they knew that the guy at the top was behind them absolutely absolutely 1000%/ they knew they would be no trouble from inside. And maleek's is in a fantastic position to expose all this and he is so articulate what a guy

[@2113pinch]

Is this true? Is it the Goon Squad or another BLM lie? It’s hard to tell these days but I don’t trust any media. 🥴🫠

[@romanorleans504]

its Mississippi its that simple some parts of the south never evolved

[@lolodee3528]

Creeps. They give white males a bad rep. No wonder no one wants them.

[@cannon59]

7 months ago and I'm hearing about this today. This happened in September, and it's just going viral now in March in the information age no less.

[@MatthewJohnBaptist]

Imagine how many more sociopaths have badges and guns. 50%? 75%?

[@itsROMPERS...]

Understand, people can never recover from abuse like this. This really stresses my anti-death penalty belief.

[@paulheydarian1281]

You poor thing. How will you cope? 🤔

[@Marxist2]

I agree. I am against the death penalty, but I believe these cops & the sheriff need to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

[@JosefK2275]

I also am against the death penalty. Thugs like these make me think otherwise.

[@thenixer8968]

​@@paulheydarian1281what is this comment? You're thoughtful enough to watch the video yet thoughtless enough to say that?

[@paulheydarian1281]

@@thenixer8968 It was a genuine question/concern.

[@johnjones2015]

I was 17 and made a high school trip to Boston. 3 white men attacked me with bats and golf clubs. The all-white jury found them not guilty. I saw what evil looks like in the face of those white men who tried to kill me, the white people who stood by and did not stop them, and the courtroom of people who found them not guilty. That was 45 years ago, and this is still going on today in Mississippi. I hope these two black men get awarded for this encounter, and the evil men get life in jail. I had to learn how to let go of any hate to get past my pain. May God give these men the peace of mind to overcome this evil.

[@mariejones2669]

Omg you were looking the demons in the face literally you made it out of that but I'm sure u never forget prayers for you 🙏🏽

[@jeanneparisot237]

As a white woman, I am deeply ashamed about what happened everyday of people of colors. You and your ancestors have already suffer enough. The devil is everywhere. It look like this fight is not about to end.

[@tommas2674]

WHAT HAD YOU DONE? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 5 BLACK OFFICERS IN MEMPHIS THAT beat to send to the hospital that subsequently died? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 5 BLACK OFFICERS THAT BEAT TO SEND TO THE HOSPITAL SUBSEQUENTLY DYING ? of Memphis, PEOPLE ARE FED UP WITH CRIMINALS not police, BEING SAINTED. GOOD TO REPORT THE REAL RACISM. ***doubt it was oooh "racist" MORE LIKE fed up with the over crimes.

[@Julia4672]

I am so very sorry that you went through this.

[@angelam.5508]

I was born and raised there and can tell you first hand it’s a lot worse than the south. I have been almost everywhere in the US and racism and hatred are deeply ingrained into American society. I’m very sorry you had to experience this nightmare.

[@zairetahj3220]

I’m confused when is the neighbor who made the call being arrested and sentence, they are to be blame just as much..

[@lorilowe9724]

Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker I am so so sorry this happened to you!! and Mr Malik Shabazz and Black lawyers for justic, thank you so very much for shining a light on this and all the abuse and brutality. And for fighting for those who so need your help. May God bless you all!

[@brennam954]

There's such a deep, disgusting interconnectedness between racism, misogyny, homophobia, and sexual violence. It's all about power. These officers deserve life in prison and nothing less.

[@paulheydarian1281]

They'll get promotions and engage in more *questionnable* activities. That's why they call it, Mississippi, G*d D*mn...!!!

[@sheilaharris6614]

Amen, agree 100%

[@lazyanarchist1146]

Of coarse just look at almost any cop and u can tell what they are about

[@fastrecon1]

This is the white men in general. Throughout the annals of history which is replete with such incidents we see time and time again how Caucasians have exhibited these deplorable behavior. I dare anyone say it's not so.

[@KateBrownYoga-zf3yy]

oh yes! canNOT be overstated!

[@djrobgrob8637]

That whole department needs to be investigated.

[@ThatGuy64804]

End qualified immunity. The taxpayers can no longer be expected to pay for the misconduct of government actors and agents.

[@alizahenson5831]

I’m from Mississippi and not surprised that this happened. Seems like no matter what they do, their bosses cover it up

[@OgKrazyNick]

This is crazy that this is the first cop to ever get charged with doing something to a black person in the state of Mississippi you would think it’s still 1902. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@macmen007]

It goes back to the Foundation of the U.S. , At the origin, the founders Never saw Black people as human beings. Then, after the 13th amendment, Jim Crow laws and other oppressive and hateful laws and state-sponsored terrorism continued to the 1960's & 1970's. This ideology is still deeply rooted in the "Heritage" , "culture" and "Way-ofLife" often spoken of concerning "Southern Heritage". The evil was in the seed of the tree of wickedness that continues to bears wicked fruit. Alaxander Stephens contended that advances and progress in the sciences proved that the United States Declaration of Independence's view that "all men are created equal" was erroneous. His speech criticized "most of the leading statesmen at the time of the formation of the old Constitution" for their views on slavery, stating that. -Alexander H. Stephens,

[@tommas2674]

@@macmen007 just stupid, unknowledgeable READ THE ORIGINAL CONSTITUTION. and then TRY TO THINK, in America laws were to protect decent citizens, much like leash laws, but by the extortionist criminals by "culture" we now have the opposite Way to regress us to neanderthals!

[@joefunk76]

This is horrendous and insane. Those officers deserve to never see the light of day again.

[@Tallie90]

They are cowards and filled with hatred and evil

[@julieproctor6039]

Isolated in dungeons

[@joseftaylor2000]

The shooter truly deserve the death penalty! black officer, white officer it doesn’t matter the race that is a serious offense considering the nature & degree of violent behavior & brutal intent & strategically premeditated my God that is evil. Lord forgive us we are all sinners 😢

[@DavidMcCray-oc8os]

They had those sex toys because they uae them with each other, point blank, I know this will be blocked, but it's true

[@patriceriddick7986]

End qualified immunity

[@brockacnj7472]

We need to get rid of qualified immunity

[@mariancounsellor]

That’s not torture, that’s attempted murder and much more. How did they think they’d get away with this? Maybe before but not anymore, no way! Imagine how many police officers are walking around like this. I feel so sorry for these two men who must be traumatised. Hoping for lengthy sentences to be given to the officers.

[@jamminjay9534]

I have to imagine...for them to have the audacity to do this...in their minds it was going to be harder to NOT get away with this. The next question would be...why would they have a mentality that it was going to be so easy to get away with this? THAT!, I suspect, will lead us down a rabbit hole of terror. Such evil saddens my heart.

[@tuchesuavae]

It's both

[@mariancounsellor]

@@jamminjay9534 yeah, and after hearing about the other times they did things like this, I suppose they thought they’d never get caught. It’s sickening!

[@mariancounsellor]

@@tuchesuavae yeah you’re right. Glad they can’t hide behind their uniforms now or carry out their sick activities.

[@HoneyBee-br6hi]

Racist don’t gad about consequences.

[@aarondigby5054]

The person who did that autopsy should be prosecuted.

[@theresatirado2416]

And also fired for not doing his job so he can never work in that position again!!!!

[@wethepeople9161]

That guy is a part of the cover up. He needs to go to prison.

[@xash06]

Absolutely!!

[@unknown.8841]

I don't understand yet why the officer who shot him in the mouth wasn't charged with attempted murder..

[@PE773]

At what point does the FBI get involved to elevate their punishment.

[@nitajean9885]

Any Police Chief who is aware of bad apples and decides to keep them employed as peace officers shares 100% of the responsibility for any further actions committed by that officer. Responsibilities up to and including any and all charges, penalties, detentions, lawsuits, loss of employment and civil suits. As long as Chiefs are shielded from responsibility for their bad apples (i.e. as long as chiefs are not performing in the best interest of the public.) they will continue to have irresponsible officers in their teams. NO MORE BAD APPLES

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

well said. they are the last barrier between the public and these goons, they're our last chance to be protected from their egos.

[@daphneytennard3267]

Hell the Chiefs sounds like a BAD APPLE!

[@VanisleGirl1961]

DEFUND THE POLICE.

[@surenperera9288]

A fucking CAB!!!!

[@power966]

Stop using bad apples. The entire Rankin County Sheriff’s Department is corrupt and very racist. Brian Bailey, the sheriff, is the leader of those blue klux Klan Kops.

[@tanelise4673]

This is infuriating! The cruelty we’ve endured for soooo long.

[@user-bz9xi5wz3k]

Keep that same “goon squad” energy while you in there💯😂

[@dashboardf9661]

Why has this not been national news.. F… it like we still live Jim Crow era..

[@michadecell1206]

I hope they sue on constitutional grounds. AND DONT SETTLE OUT OF COURT..These cases need to go the distance to stay on record and set precedent

[@Andrew-su7vd]

Precedent

[@michadecell1206]

@@Andrew-su7vd auto correct 🤪

[@lisa196409]

They're not going to take their pensions they're going to make the people pay for this that's who is responsible for paying their pensions in for their salaries. The people always have to pay they will raise your taxes build another toll they don't care they're going to make the people pay for this we always have paid for it they're crimes.

[@howlinwulf]

​@@Andrew-su7vdyou typed exactly the same thing teacher

[@swannoir7949]

I'm glad Benjamin Crump isn't on this case, because settling is exactly what would've happened. This does need to go to trial for all the legitimate reasons you cited, because settling is why they continue to get away with it, because you don't have to admit guilt if you settle. They know this game well. We haven't had any civil rights attorneys take things to the distance since the civil rights era of the 60s. And let me just say from personal experience, the corruption in the federal court system can be just as bad. This entire Justice system from top-to-bottom, is nothing but a shot show. The same police department who arrested this cop, are the same ones who have the green light on all of their escapades. These are walking demons, descendants of the their confederate ancestors.

[@littleguynoir3253]

Blessings to these traumatized men and the prosecutors.

[@stevie586]

This is very common…how many times do we blacks have to keep saying it???

[@candacesands]

So terrible what happened to this guys…my heart is so hurt for this disgusting situation. I’m so glad the black man are able to be alive and able to receive justice.

[@27gts]

I am in Canada Mr Shabazz and Ms Goodman- I am of the majority- white male- I can't imagine living under the punishing racist structures that African/Americans have to live under- if I was sitting in my own kitchen with a friend- chatting away- the last thing I would ever expect is for police to burst in and degrade, assault me in so many ways- my heart goes out to anybody that has to live under such a reality!

[@veehill4769]

♥♥

[@chreshaybyrd2365]

Imagine being a parent raising black sons here the helplessness is maddening at times.

[@guagua70]

There's not such thing as a African American, European American, Arabic American, Asian American,..you all are aliens in America continental,...

[@cravinbob]

the last thing I would ever expect is a Canadian slamming the USA! What does your prime minister say?

[@Pavia1525]

You’re a slave.

[@teresajaramillo1978]

The "Goon Squad" needs to be in jail for the rest of the lives. This is an extreme form of racism. I hope these victims will get justice for what they went through. They are human beings not animals. I am heartbroken for what these men went through.

[@yvettedurbangirlsa]

I absolutely agree

[@henrywilliams1622]

They look like came prison and need to go back

[@lisasrexstar7796]

@teresajaramillo: Neither human beings NOR animals should have such acts perpetrated on them. Animals are innocent in ways humans can only aspire to be.

[@madscientist3665]

Screw throwing them in prison. Eye for an eye. Do exactly what they did to these individuals as well as what they have more than likely done to others before giving them a non-failed execution.

[@teresajaramillo1978]

@@lisasrexstar7796 I agree

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

Where is the woman that they were living with ?

[@10TraitsofAManofGodJT]

I need and want to know how many unreported cases of black women and women of color. Were victims of 6 police officers viciousness assault and potentially sexually assaulted?

[@camcantrun]

1. It should be a FELONY to shut off or mute your Body Cam during a stop 2. Abolish Qualified Immunity 3. Allocate funds for proper training 4. Always have mental health experts ready to be assisted by police 5. Have a rigorous background check and training period before every allowing them onto the street 6. Raise the standard to Excellence

[@littlemonsterpants]

They should not have the ability to turn off body cameras!!!

[@skizztrizz4453]

He didn't fail to train them. They acted accurately. They did exactly what they were trained to do.😢

[@toddhayes3506]

💯 Welcome to *AMERIKKKA Sadly the Authorities are Corrupt Criminal LIARS *DISGUSTING

[@amanda-ht7yy]

THAT PART!!!!

[@Cosmos42011]

I hope they get snuck into gen pop.

[@PorchaMoney17]

Exactly. I don't know why people are so surprised. This is what the police were originally created for/ to do. The surprising part is that they are being held accountable and that they are alive to tell the story.

[@louisethomas8074]

Where is the neighbor?

[@nickielawson316]

This is OUTRAGES!!!! I cant believe they thought they could get away with this crap!!! The neighbor who sounded the alarm to his officer friend, needs to be jailed!!!

[@ledzep3692]

This is why I avoid driving through Mississippi when traveling. There is way too much corruption and injustices in Mississippi. The feds need to set up shop in Mississippi, and clean up the entire state.

[@lovelyone98]

@ledzep3692 Me neither

[@charlessmith1881]

You got that right even when the FedEx driver doing his job as a young black man gets shot at. Wow, how did these good old boys become pogive him a badge, he's Hired

[@thegamerboneless2864]

@@charlessmith1881and Colorado😂😂

[@appliancedude63]

Where's the department of Justice?

[@ruthbarrett4527]

Mississippi has a long record of police brutality against BLack people, I think the racists want to be around like-minded people, that's why this state is so full of these violent disgusting racists.

[@chi3fgri3f]

I dealt with a ton of racism my whole life, especially violence against me in my Pennsylvania high school. It's horrible and people really believe it's right. Absolutely sickening.

[@user-jv8kr4im1t]

Outside of Philly n maybe sometimes Pittsburgh if you squint a lil.... Pennsylvania is not it. Born n raised in Philly, I don't leave my city if I dnt have to. I'm sorry, u went through that wit them MF's, I hope they karma hit em all at once 👌🏾

[@Jessica-ro2bi]

I am sorry you experienced that. People that believe it's right are both evil and stupid...dangerous combination.

[@princess_ama]

@@user-jv8kr4im1tI’m from Philly too. I’m very careful if I have to go to the suburbs, let alone the rural areas. You just never know. There’s a sundown town called Levittown not too far away.

[@arcanondrum6543]

What I try and point out often, is that Racism is a tool used against ALL of the working class, to divide us. Racism as they say, is taught, you're not born with it. That doesn't help the victims of racism while they're experiencing it of course but it is a way out of that which divides us. I know a guy who thinks of himself as very smart but he's not and he is a racist. He persisted in texting me that sort of message. Many, many times I pointed out how he is a cuckold for those that are the REAL cause of his unhappiness but he has ignored me. Now I ignore him.

[@imthebadguy3225]

I'm so upset, I can hardly commit half of all the the violent crime!

[@haroldpeagler1430]

Sue that city till they are broke

[@troyfrancois8012]

Can anyone help me understand why the person who made the call has not been arrested or identified?

[@stormchild71]

As a person of colour who has been unjustly attacked and arrested by police many times, I'm confident that those police were trained to carry out the actions that they did.

[@TheOnlySaneAmerican]

Sure sure you've been "unjustly attacked". You are all a bunch of liars.,

[@swannoir7949]

Please stop saying 'person of color'. A 'person of color' still identifies as WHITE. Persons of color usually will treat Blacks, how they have been treated by whites. Do NOT lump your struggles in with US.

[@BourgeoisBran3114]

This is scary. The world we are living in is so wicked. 😔

[@dalebaker5030]

if only you and we knew the half of it.

[@ms.t3331]

It’s not the world, it’s the evil people in the world smh

[@keluvnme]

It’s not the world, but the PEOPLE in the world that are wicked

[@c.f.npressurewashingservic7201]

Your country been wicked ...,

[@Hope44903]

​@@c.f.npressurewashingservic7201facts.... America is the devil's country...

[@aubreyminor403]

Only 20 years is even more crazier

[@pollybaker8456]

Great job guys for speaking up and may God bless you both and your family for your strength ❤

[@garygoodin1426]

Not only did the Police chief know about these demons, their fellow officers did too. This behavior originated in there upbringing, thru family, thru community, and with a wink and nod, anchored in the brutal police force. My first cousin was lynched in Mississippi for protesting the shooting of his dogs in 1965. No one was ever charged.

[@swannoir7949]

Wow. And 1965 wasn't that long ago. I'm sorry that happened to your family. My mother left Alabama in 1954, and I can understand why. She had also talked about how the klan tried to kidnap her 3-year-old brother. These people are sadistic, demonic, and sick.

[@swannoir7949]

Yes, that entire department knew about this squad. They just couldn't help them cover it up this time, because they got sloppy with this one.

[@MO_91185c]

Of course they all knew they are just as guilty. If there are any decent police there they should take over but I doubt very much that there are any decent human beings police officers in that historically racist area.

[@Linda-qr2zs]

Wow! I was born and raised in Elaine Arkansas the city where one of the worst race riots in the US took place I left near 30 years ago and haven't looked back because I hate the south with a passion!!!!

[@Gabbyness41]

😢that is horrifying. 😮

[@SeauT]

Long prison sentences are appropriate, and perhaps the death penalty for the shooter and any involved in any such killings. This kind of evil cannot be permitted to stand, especially amongst the rank and file of law enforcement. My prayers for a full recovery and justice for Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Parker.

[@julieproctor6039]

Public lynching for the sheriff

[@carlahart4590]

Absolutely

[@bellalaniecehairbarofse503]

Amen

[@kar5431]

Racist ex cops going to jail, They will be well taking care of.

[@kiarathomas5481]

Very sick I really hope they rotten in prison and get the same treatment they gave those black men😮

[@famu53]

First time in history!!! My heart cries “Glory!” As an adolescent in Jackson, Ms., I faced only a small fraction of what these men lived through and what countless others did not!

[@chrismadison80]

I recently saw where bill o'reilly said he doesn't believe in white privilege. Can someone show me where this happens to white men?

[@leonaday1515]

What the hell is wrong with these people? How does this shit still happen? My heart goes out to these men and their families

[@JamesTankou-rs9sr]

Dealing with Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satan Satanic satanic satanic.................

[@harlemsnavyseal3369]

The devil never died. He will always be around until God removes him completely from this earth. His time is coming to a end as we speak!

[@sals3640]

Evil don't think they have to stand in front of God for there atrocities.

[@hulkmad27]

Because it never stops happening. Racist just refine and hides.

[@hulkmad27]

​@@JamesTankou-rs9srthat your problem and ours as a community instead of putting the blame squarely on racist we start to bring in the supernatural, no it's people, whyte people! this is their culture, they are violent greedy narcissists in every aspect of their culture. Satan? Be logical, as far as I know Satan never killed anyone in the bible or hurt anyone because of skin color god killed many nations just for not worshiping him correctly, by that book telling. Somehow Satan is always invokes when ever evil is talked about. We will never be able to deal with this problem unless we are religiously sober, we need sobriety from this supernatural addiction so our mind is pure logic all cell dedicated to a solution before they take us all out. .

[@romangmitchell9398]

This is awful police activity and the Chief should be fired and anyone one else who covered the police activities! You cannot re-train this sort of mentality! A history of criminality!

[@user-vt7uz9fs7e]

When "Cop City" is finished in Atlanta, there will be no retraining! All of the future training of cops across the states will be concentrated on this specific kind of police brutality and murdering racism.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

The chief must be prosecuted. The goon club could not exist without his cover ups.

[@maryhalverson5713]

Please Lord, Come back soon.

[@sheliabattle1129]

Not fired, jailed!!!

[@ianmuir3640]

Any cops who turn a blind eye to all those cops crimes are just as guilty as them

[@micclay]

They would have gotten away with all of it if not for the gunshot wound from inside the mouth. There was no way to explain this with the usual claim of the officer acring in self defense as the victim attacked them. Autonomous drug task forces should be banned.

[@MerrrryBeth]

Was there a woman in the house too… Does anyone know if anything happened to her?

[@SunnyGrandma]

This hurts my heart and soul to the core. I’m so glad it has come out in the open. I’m praying for a full recovery for these two men.

[@leeperryman1108]

THEY WILL NEVER FULLY RECOVER!! this is why they need to be JAILED!!

[@rtaluy]

I'm glad they are getting the justice they deserve, but I understand this happened. Numerous times in the Black community. The history of corrupt cops harming and k!llling black people is real and never was exaggerated.

[@simonmultiverse6349]

The police forces should work by the motto *NO BODYCAM, NO PAY* . If the bodycam stops working FOR ANY REASON AT ALL, the cop is not paid for that entire day.

[@pamelajackson8311]

Yes I agree at body can or no pay I bet they get it right if no pay🤔

[@letstalkaboutit7879]

They will suffer from PTSD or PTSS for the rest of their lives.

[@VanisleGirl1961]

Black people have never been truly free. This is outrageous and not surprising. Thank you for reporting this. I pray people who need to see this, do. The level of hatred in this country is so beyond the pale....My heart seriously goes out to these men. I don't know what it will take to quell this kind of violence towards people of colour. It's outrageous and we all should stand up adn demand this end. Cops are corrupt. Period.

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

These MS. Police are Corrupt ! 😢

[@thomasholt63]

You hit it right on the nail we are the most hated race on this planet

[@bastardoftheparty3776]

Agreed. It's not just Rankin County or just Mississippi.

[@treuky]

You will never be free in Mississippi, Alabama Louisiana or Tennessee, when all your organization's are run by the new klu Klux Klan.. that is your political party of the South

[@treuky]

You live in a community where they small town and they are all controlled by their Town board, even the medical examiner is dirty, these people eat lunch and go to the same society balls and elite party.. black lives will never matter there

[@bettieweizy4984]

THIS IS A VERY SAD AND AWFUL ISSUE FOR THE WIFE'S AND CHILDREN OF THESE 6 OFFICERS. I PRAY THEIR CHILDREN HAVE PEACE IN THEIR LIVES.

[@josea.aguirre5952]

This a shame for these 2 men - but before they are men - they are 2 human beings. it is very hard to see this in this stage in age.