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In Taser logs, a practice that Long went unnoticed is revealed

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

An investigation found excessive Taser use in Mississippi to be widespread after reporters examined thousands of activations from department logs, many of which had never before been reviewed.

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Abuse and injury result from uneven rules on police Taser use

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times January 14, 2025January 14, 2025
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Torture Accusations Could Lead to Civil Rights Case in Mississippi

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times June 11, 2024August 13, 2024
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‘Did you Tase him in the face!?’ Inside ‘Goon Squad’ deputies’ group chat

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times May 29, 2024August 13, 2024
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Goon Squad hearings reveal culture of violence in Mississippi sheriff’s office

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times March 22, 2024March 22, 2024
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Goon Squad officer gets 40-year sentence for ‘shocking, brutal’ acts

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times March 21, 2024March 21, 2024
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Goon Squad officer is sentenced to 20 years in Mississippi torture cases

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times March 20, 2024March 20, 2024
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Mississippi lawmakers propose measures to oversee police

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times February 15, 2024February 15, 2024
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Who Investigates the Sheriff? In Mississippi, Often No One.

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times December 28, 2023January 2, 2024
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Stories of alleged brutality by a Mississippi sheriff’s department

Mississippi Today logo by Mississippi Today and The New York Times December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

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