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The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with Lexington, Mississippi, over what it says were unlawful police practices, including problems with stops, searches, arrests, use of force, and fines and fees. The city is now on the hook for reforms after a federal investigation that has been running since 2023.
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The Justice Department announced a settlement with Lexington, Mississippi, tied to alleged unlawful police practices.
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The Justice Department announced a settlement with Lexington, Mississippi, tied to alleged unlawful police practices.
The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with Lexington, Mississippi, over what it says were unlawful police practices, including problems with stops, searches, arrests, use of force, and fines and fees. The city is now on the hook for reforms after a federal investigation that has been running since 2023.
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