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Sheriff says he is ‘ashamed’ after five of his former deputies plead guilty to torture of two Black men (edition.cnn.com)
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A Mississippi sheriff said he was “ashamed” and apologized after five of his former deputies pleaded guilty to charges related to the torture of two Black men.

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[–] Repossess6855@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 1 year ago

I’d have a very very difficult time believing 5 persons could all maintain a lie, and collaborate to keep it covered up, and not under the watchful eye of their superior. Completely agree.