The Rankin County Sheriff's office in Brandon, MS, fired several deputies after two black men sued them, alleging six white deputies entered their homes and tortured them.

<div class="block">The Rankin County Sheriff&#39;s office in Brandon, MS, fired several deputies after two black men sued them, alleging six white deputies entered their homes and tortured them.</div>

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Deputies Fired for Alleged Torture, Assault of Black Men

The Rankin County Sheriff's office in Brandon, Mississippi has fired several deputies after two black men filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging six white deputies entered their homes, tortured them for two hours. Back in January, the men alleged the deputies handcuff and water boarded them repeatedly and attempted to sexually assault them. One man alleges he was shot. Rankin County Sheriff, Brian Bailey announced the terminations on Tuesday without specifying the number of deputies fired or even revealing their names.