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Sentencing for ‘Goon Squad’ delayed until January 2024

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6 months ago

November 10, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-11-10 13:26:14

SUMMARY: Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pled guilty to federal charges for torturing two Black men in January, had their sentencing postponed by a federal judge. Hunter Elward, Jeffrey Middleton, Christian Dedmon, Daniel Opdyke, Joshua Hartfield, and Brett McAlpin admitted in August to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to numerous acts of racially motivated, violent torture. The charges followed an investigation by The Associated Press that linked some of the deputies to violent encounters with black men since 2019, including two dead and another with lasting injuries. The officers have agreed to prosecutor-recommended sentences ranging from five to 30 years.

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Court upholds conviction of man sentenced in Jackson rapper’s death

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60 mins ago

May 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-21 16:53:30

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Antoine Carr's conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Jackson rapper Lonnie Taylor, known as Lil Lonnie. Carr's appeal, which claimed prosecutorial misconduct, was rejected, with the court finding no reversible error. The conviction stems from an April 2018 shooting where Taylor was found shot in a vehicle. Carr, along with Monya Davis and Marshun Carr, were arrested in Texas. Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was sentenced to 18 years. The shooting took place on April 19, 2018, in Jackson, Mississippi.

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East Webster baseball rallies to defeat West Marion in game one of 3A championship

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1 hour ago

May 21, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-05-21 16:43:19

SUMMARY: East Webster baseball triumphed over West Marion 12-6 in game one of the 3A championship series. Despite falling behind 6-3 after a tough fourth inning, East Webster rallied with nine unanswered runs for the win. Wolverines' head coach Blake Hutchison attributed the victory to a team effort and noted their strong response to adversity. With this win, East Webster remains undefeated in the playoffs and is now one win away from securing their fourth state title. They will play game two at 1 p.m. on Thursday.

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Columbus man found guilty of child sex crime is on the run – Home – WCBI TV

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1 hour ago

May 21, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-05-21 16:24:10

SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Elonzo Latham, convicted of a child sex crime, is evading law enforcement. Latham, convicted in absentia for sexual battery involving a child under 13 from October 2021 to January 2022, failed to attend the closing arguments of his trial. The jury took just 15 minutes to reach a unanimous decision. Authorities urge anyone with information on Latham's whereabouts to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, or utilize the P3 Tips App. He faces 20 years to life in prison upon capture and sentencing. Follow WCBI for updates.

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