Mississippi torture: Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years
A former Mississippi police officer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for torturing two black men in a house.
Christian Dedmon, 29, is one of six officers convicted over the 24 January 2023 assault.
Three other former officers have been sentenced to a total of more than 54 years in prison for the attack.
Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker were beaten, shocked with stun guns and sexually assaulted by the officers.
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