# Shocking Incident: Mississippi Deputies Sentenced After Torturing and Shooting Black Men | Civil Rights Lawsuit
## Description
In this video, we delve into the harrowing incident where six Rankin County deputies in Mississippi were accused of torturing two Black men, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker, before shooting one in the mouth. This tragic event has led to the firing or resignation of the involved deputies and has sparked a federal civil rights lawsuit seeking $400 million in damages.
### Key Highlights:
- **Incident Overview:** Deputies allegedly entered the home without a warrant, subjected Jenkins and Parker to brutal beatings, sexual assault, and repeated Taser shocks.
- **Victims' Testimony:** Hear from Jenkins and Parker as they recount their terrifying experience, including Jenkins' severe injuries from being shot in the mouth.
- **Legal Actions:** Malik Shabazz and the organization he leads, Black Lawyers for Justice, are representing the victims in their fight for justice.
- **Community and Legal Response:** Updates on the Justice Department's civil rights investigation and statements from Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey.
- **Historical Context:** Examination of the Rankin County Sheriff's Department's history of violent encounters with Black men.
### Featured Contributors:
- **Malik Shabazz:** Attorney for the victims and leader of Black Lawyers for Justice.
- **Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey:** Provided updates on the investigation and departmental actions.
- **Kristen Clarke:** Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.
### Credits:
- **Video Footage and Photos:** Courtesy of Jackson, Mississippi area TV stations:
- WJTV (CBS 12)
- WLBT (NBC 3)
- WAPT (ABC 16)
- WDBD (Fox 40)
- WLOO (MyNetworkTV 35)
- **Special Thanks:** Amy Goodman at Democracy Now for her insightful reporting.
### Tags:
#Mississippi #CivilRights #PoliceBrutality #MichaelCoreyJenkins #EddieTerrellParker #MalikShabazz #BlackLawyersForJustice #JusticeDepartment #RankinCounty #BreakingNews #HumanRights #DemocracyNow
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