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Rankin Deputies Fired After Abuse Case

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11 months ago

June 29, 2023

SUMMARY: Several Rankin County Sheriff's Deputies accused of beating and torturing two black men in a lawsuit have been fired. The men filed a $400 million suit against six deputies and Sheriff Bryan Bailey. The deputies were fired on Friday after being on administrative leave. The incident occurred in January at a home in Braxton, where one of the men was shot in the mouth. The attorneys for the men are calling for the resignation of Sheriff Bailey. The men claim they were subjected to two hours of brutality.

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Wiggins firefighter pinned in fire engine accident released from hospital

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May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-19 22:33:18

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