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Jones County woman pleads guilty to RICO charges
SUMMARY: Christy Gomez from Jones County, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to four counts of Organized Theft or Fraud Enterprise (RICO) for fraudulently obtaining funds from the Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program between 2020 and 2022. State Auditor Shad White announced that investigators worked diligently to expose her scheme. The 18th Judicial District Court sentenced Gomez to 13 years, with eight years to serve and five years on probation, to run concurrently. Additionally, she was ordered to repay $81,035.63 in restitution. White stated the commitment to delivering justice for Mississippians would continue.
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Rankin County Police Department now placed under investigation
SUMMARY: The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County, Mississippi Sheriff’s Department due to allegations of torture involving two Black men, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker. This investigation follows the guilty pleas of six former white officers for breaking into a home without a warrant and brutally beating the two men, with one shot in the mouth. Sentenced to 10 to 40 years in prison, the officers’ actions have sparked national outrage. The DOJ probe will assess if the department engaged in excessive force or discriminatory practices in Black neighborhoods.
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Justice Department opens civil rights probe into Mississippi sheriff's office after torture of 2 Black men
SUMMARY: The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi, following the torture of two Black men by former law enforcement officers. Six white officers pleaded guilty for a brutal attack that involved beatings and other abuses. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke stated the investigation will examine potential patterns of excessive force and racially discriminatory practices within the department. The sheriff’s office expressed its commitment to transparency and cooperation with the investigation while updating its policies to ensure accountability and improve practices.
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West Point and Clay county on the look out for bike thief
SUMMARY: West Point police and Clay County deputies are seeking assistance in catching a bicycle thief responsible for a series of burglaries on September 16. The incidents occurred in multiple locations, including Park Circle and East Broad Street. Authorities suspect the thief used a bike, potentially stolen, which is depicted in a provided image. Residents with home security cameras are urged to check for unusual activity and report any findings. Tips can be shared with the West Point Police Department or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers at (662) 494-0109. Community vigilance is crucial in addressing local crime.
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