Shabazz had said the state criminal sentencing is important because “historically, the state of Mississippi has lagged behind or ignored racial crimes and police brutality against Blacks.” He applauded Ratcliff's decision to reject state prosecutors' recommendations for shorter sentences on the state charges.
Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men
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“Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker continue to suffer emotionally and physically since this horrific and bloody attack by Rankin County deputies," Shabazz said.
6 former Mississippi law officers to be sentenced for torture of 2 Black men
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