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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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[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.ml 64 points 1 year ago (2 children)

He is ashamed they got caught. He knew goddamm well this was going on and didn't care.

[–] KimjongTOOILL@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He spoke a ton about how this makes police look bad and very little to the horrors of the victims. He should 100% resign and the whole "I swore to serve in good times and bad" is a crock of shit.

[–] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

I'm sorry people were offended.

[–] 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.