Former Rankin County sheriff's deputy Christian Dedmon was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in two attacks. Dedmon received the maximum sentence for the torture of Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker and for the assault of another man during a traffic stop. Dedmon and five other white former law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to 16 felonies related to racially motivated crimes. The lead attorney representing the victims stated that history was made in Mississippi.
Former Rankin County sheriff's deputy Christian Dedmon was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in two attacks. Dedmon received the maximum sentence for the torture of Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker and for the assault of another man during a traffic stop.
Dedmon and five other white former law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to 16 felonies related to racially motivated crimes. The lead attorney representing the victims stated that history was made in Mississippi.
Former Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced Attacks Torture Assault Law Enforcement Officers Guilty Racially Motivated Crimes Mississippi
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