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Supervisor who called Goon Squad victims ‘dopers’ and rapists pressured to resign and victims may sue
By JERRY MITCHELL, STEPH QUINN, MUKTA JOSHI, NATE ROSENFIELD AND BRIAN HOWEY - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,05/13/25-2:08PM , 814 Reads 5,445 Statewide
Residents and some elected officials urge Steve Gaines to step down from Rankin County Board of Supervisors.

Two Black men tortured by white “Goon Squad” deputies are considering a lawsuit against Rankin County Supervisor Steve Gaines for calling them “dopers” and rapists.
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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 64°F
Feels Like: 88°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 100%
Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM

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