Summary:
- Former 'Goon Squad' ex-officers set to face state charges in addition to federal charges for brutalization incident involving Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins.
- Allegations include the use of stun guns, shooting, evidence planting, and deception in an attempt to cover up the incident.
- Six individuals awaiting November sentencing for federal charges are now also confronting separate state charges related to the same incident.
Federal prosecutors have announced that members of the self-proclaimed 'Goon Squad,' former police officers, are set to face state charges in addition to federal charges for their alleged brutalization of Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins. The incident took place in Braxton in January, involving the use of stun guns and a shooting. Documents reveal attempts to cover up the incident through evidence planting and deception.
The six ex-officers, who referred to themselves as the 'Goon Squad,' have been accused of brutalizing Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins during an incident at a residence in Braxton. According to core documents, the men deployed stun guns and one of them reportedly shot Jenkins in the mouth. The documents also indicate that the individuals went to great lengths to conceal their actions, including planting evidence and lying to investigators.
The former officers have been incarcerated since pleading guilty earlier this year to federal charges. While they await sentencing scheduled for November on federal charges, they are now also facing separate state charges related to the same incident. As more information about these new charges becomes available, we will continue to provide updates. Reporting live from Rankin County, I'm Madeline Nolan for 16 W APT News.