If you are reading this post, it means I am sitting in a federal courtroom in downtown Jackson watching several former Rankin County deputies plead guilty to bills of information in the Michael Corey Jenkins case .
Jenkins and his lawyers alleged six Rankin County deputies or law enforcement officers raided his Braxton residence on the night of January 24, 2023 without a warrant. He claimed they handcuffed him and Eddie Parker before beating them, waterboarding them with milk, trying to rape them with dildos, threw eggs at them, and forced them to shower naked together. One deputy allegedly stuck a gun in Jenkins' mouth and pulled the trigger. Earlier post and civil lawsuit.The U.S. Attorney and Mississippi Attorney General are jointly prosecuting the case. The U.S. Attorney filed bills of information under seal for all six deputies earlier this week. Sources said some of the defendants will be Hunter Elward, Brett McAlpin, Jeffrey Middleton, and Christian Dedmon. The bills of information will be unsealed this morning.
The charges were not known when this post was written.
The defendants are making their initial appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Lakeysha Isaac right now. Once the initial appearances conclude, the former deputies will plead guilty before U.S. District Judge Tom Lee and be taken into custody.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch will probably prosecute her side of the case in Rankin County Circuit Court.
Sources said what took place in Braxton on the night of January 24 was worse than what has been reported - and what has been reported is horrific.
The defendants allegedly called their unit "The Goon Squad," complete with self-created "Goon Squad" patches and coins. You read that correctly. The Goons made their own unit patches and coins as military units do. Hence the reason for the headline.
Several defendants are pleading guilty to similar charges in another incident that took place in December 2022. All that is known at this time is the victim is white.
Stay tuned. The Kingfish will be posting much more today as it becomes available. Obviously no posts will be made while in court.
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Even good teams can have bad players. I lost my football career (not much of one) to a guy from a big rival school who deliberately clipped me and took out my right knee. How do I know? He told me before he knew how badly he hurt me. Obviously, their bad team member stuff is much worse. My example was shared only to illustrate that every team can have bad players.
These guys will spend time on the prison team for their bad play. Also, "the goon squad" patch and coin was kind of lame. Points out how redneck dumb they were.
Josh Hartfield Richland Police is the other one.
They all wanted to be Special Forces.
They all copped that “Secret CIA Mercenary” look of that guy who played Jim from The Office
They were Special all right.
A good start for the RCSO is to make them go back to wearing informs and a clean shave instead of tactical gear and beards.
They aren’t riding through the streets of Djibouti protecting VIPs from insurgents.
They are supposed to Serve and Protect the citizens of Rankin County.
I can't remember a case where all the defendants all plead guilty at arraignment. It must be baaaaaaaad.
A bunch of police officers that thought they were above the law. I hope the judge throws the book at them.
@9:53 is correct
Bryan Bailey is who let the standards and discipline slip lower and lower. Relying too much on those news headlines about how much property they were confiscating on I-20 cover up how poorly he was controlling his deputies. His poor leadership was on full display when he refused to accept full responsibility and resign.
This should move the civil action along rapidly. Rankin County - get out your checkbook.
There is no way that some managers in the RSO did not know about "The Goon Squad," including the sheriff. He needs to resign.
Mississippi remains #1, but only for the really bad categories.
The head Goon is Bailey and we all know it! He sent them there as he knew everything that went on at “our” department because he was a micromanager.
WLBT's ace "senior investigative reporter" CJ has probably already stolen this breaking news for his breaking news at noon.
KF, great investigative reporting on your part!
Bryan Bailey knew this was going on, if he says he didn’t he’s lying, and this isn’t the first , second or tenth time this behavior was tolerated by Bailey. He needs to be removed from office and his state retirement revoked. Make an example. I know these criminals need punishment but we don’t do it like these Bailey goons did it, that’s what separates us from banana republic’s. (D.C. excluded, i.e. jack smith). Tate where are you buddy? You and Fitch are law and order, correct?
IANAL but doesn't pleading guilty to a bill of information at arraignment usually mean cooperation by defendant with the prosecution? As in there are bigger fish being fished for?
Goon Squad better know as Metro Flex Unit #MFU. I guess name change.
Expect more feel good propaganda stories from RCSD on social media for the foreseeable future.
Hey, 10:14, when are you going to identify yourself as a candidate for the next Sheriff of Rankin County?
The patches and coins tell us that #1 knew all about it! As well as the other upper admin, they all need to go!
Popcorn is ready. Rankin county klan is finally taking one on the chin. I won’t say their reign of terror has ended, but it’s finally moving in that direction. Hopefully every one of these thugs spends the rest of their pathetic lives picking up trash on the side of the highway and sleeping with one eye open waiting for their prison justice to play out.
Mississippi remains #1, but only for the really bad categories.
What are you doing to change it? Be specific.
No way something like this is caught on a first time occurrance. This undoubtedly goes to the top. And it isn't only Rankin County. Keep that in mind.
Goon Squad Gone So Goon. Goon Riddance.
@9:48 - Spare us your sports analogy. The accused didn’t clip block someone, they literally tortured other humans under the authority of their uniforms and their department.
The buck stops with the Sheriff. He must resign today.
These deputies created their own badges and coins but the sheriff didn’t know. Poppycock!
This might be long,,, apologies up front...
The defense bar has been complaining to the ADA's for years about these "goons" not only abusing people but also planting drugs on defendants. We always advise our clients to take a drug test to prove they do not use the minute they are released on bond. Despite this, the ADA's always have the same cocky response, "Well lets take it to trial and let the jury decide who to believe, if you lose they will get the max though"... Knowing that there is ZERO chance a Rankin jury would believe and alleged drug dealer/user over these decorated "Goons" we have had dozens of our clients chose to plead guilty despite professing their innocence just to avoid substantial jail time. ADA Joey Mayes and his ilk is the absolute worst and should be sanctioned for allowing this to continue despite having to know about all the shenanigans..
Continuing the sports analogy, this clearly demonstrates a lack of institutional control.
I have been waiting on the facts to come in before forming an opinion. The fact is, these guys are pleading guilty in federal court prior to arraignment. Wow.
Today there are many challenge coins and patches being tossed in the Rez.
@11:25 AM
The Rankin County School District has nothing to do with this!
@12:26 seems like an esteemed member of the defense bar wouldn't be hiding behind an anonymous post. If you have done so much to bring the "goon squad" to light then you should want recognition for your work. Seems a little petty and small to name one ADA while hiding behind your computer screen.
1:12 did you just call somebody out for posting anonymously then do the same. Maybe he knows how bad the repercussions will be on his current and future clients if he was to post his name. Anyone who practices defense can tell you about the Rankin plea process. For instance you can’t see certain evidence against your client unless you give up your chance to plea bargain. Rough crowd over there.
Sad day period and it will come out of all taxpayers pockets as these are federal charges.There are hard working decent people in all walks of life. Just like DC where I am ashamed of Both Dems & Republicans. I hope Biden nor Trump ever serve again. They are both too old and we as a nation deserve better.
The Sheriff should be shackled also. He knew everything.....RESIGN
@ 12:49 - RCSD = Rankin County Sheriff's Department. Calm down.
As a Rankin county voter, time for Bailey to resign. Now, not later.
@2:05
That doesn’t exist
RCSO=Rankin County Sheriff
RCSD=Rankin County School District
RCGS - Rankin County Goon Squad
Sorry, 2:42. The "Rankin County Sheriff's Office" IS the "Rankin County Sheriff's Department." Why don't you go to their official webpage to apply?
The application has a RCSO header but is mailed to
"MAIL TO
RANKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
221 North Timber Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042"
Next, we'll address how a man called Rob gets mail for Robert but also is sometimes called Bob or Bobby. That's not 4 separate folks. And normal folks understand this huge leap in thought.
You might want to take some Prevagen and sit down for that much info.
@3:58
Go to RCSD.us
Realize you are wrong and continuing to argue just makes you look more unhinged and asinine.
There is one RCSO (sheriff’s office) and one RCSD (school district)
Call them and ask them.
3:58 PM reminds me of the type who shows up at an MDOT office on Hwy 471 trying to renew her driver’s license 🤣
You can’t tell them any different either they will argue for 30 minutes even if you tell them that the Highway Patrol is further down the road 😂
Upon being a veteran Police Officer for The Jackson Police Department for the past 28 years this is so shameful and embarrassing. I believe in Public Safety and peace 1000 percent because that is a very integral component of a vibrant thriving community. But these ignorant mofoers just tarnished that for all the good hardworking men and women who put on a uniform everyday along with putting their lives on the line. Upon reading the affidavit provided by The DOJ, they committed the three C’s that should never be used in law enforcement. They are Coercion, Conspiracy, and Coverup, the slippery-slope was overwhelming.
Not only that, they brought back the nasty images that plagued this state for years with that “Bull Connor” and “Thompson Tank”mentality. That type of mentality is passed on with generations of hate, ignorance, bigotry, and prejudice. That must cease at the kitchen table at Sunday’s dinner. The Judge who is making the sentence must send a message for the good hardworking men and women who still puts their lives on the line everyday. I still have a few more Roll Calls to supervise until then I will continue to my calling of providing dignity, peace, and safety for the citizens of Jackson.
The Madison County S.O. members exhibit the same identical 'team mentality'. I know many of them personally. They all think they're a cross between Eastwood and Bronson. No further explanation is needed.
Do we have a Hollywood movie here?
12:08: Rack him
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