Former Mississippi Police Officer Accused of Forcing Arrestees to Consume Their Own Urine
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, a former Mississippi police officer, Michael Christian Green, was charged with a federal misdemeanor count of deprivation of civil rights under color of law in connection with an incident involving an arrestee. According to a criminal complaint unsealed on this day, Green allegedly forced the arrestee to lick their own urine off the floor of a holding cell under threat of harm.
Background:
Green was a patrolman with the City of Pearl Police Department at the time of the incident. He had responded to a disturbance at a Sam’s Club on December 23, 2023. After making an arrest, Green booked the man into the holding cell.
Allegations of Urine Consumption
Once inside the holding cell, the man reportedly informed Green that he needed to urinate. When Green did not respond, the man urinated in a corner of the cell. Later, when Green was made aware of this, he demanded that the man lick the urine, threatening to physically harm them if they did not comply.
Filming the Incident
While standing in the doorway of the holding cell, Green ordered the man to get on the ground and “suck it up,” according to the complaint. He then removed his phone from his duty vest and recorded the incident as the man complied with the demand.
Reaction and Investigation
News Finder has reached out to Green’s attorney for comment. Green is scheduled for an initial appearance and change of plea hearing on Thursday, according to court records.
The City of Pearl uncovered the incident over Christmas weekend and opened an internal investigation. Green was placed on administrative leave and resigned on December 27, 2023. The city provided video evidence of the incident to the FBI and hired an attorney to review the police department’s policies and procedures and provide training assistance.
Context: Rankin County and “The Goon Squad”
Pearl, a city located just outside Jackson in Rankin County, Mississippi, gained national attention in 2023 following multiple federal and state charges against five former deputies and one former Richland police officer for the torture and physical abuse of two Black men at a home in Braxton. These officers were part of “The Goon Squad,” a group of Rankin County Sheriff officers known for their willingness to use excessive force without reporting it.
Mayor’s Response
During a Thursday news conference, Pearl Mayor Jake Windham expressed regret for the incident and stated that there was a clear distinction between the Pearl Police Department’s handling of this matter and the Goon Squad’s previous actions. He apologized to the family of the affected individual.
Green had been with the Pearl Police Department for approximately six months and had some personnel issues, but nothing of this nature, according to Windham.
News Finder’s Jade Gordon contributed to this reporting.
Conclusion
The former Mississippi police officer, Michael Christian Green, was charged with a federal misdemeanor count of deprivation of civil rights under color of law for allegedly forcing an arrestee to lick their own urine off the holding cell floor under threat of harm. The incident was part of a series of incidents involving excessive force in Rankin County, Mississippi, where Green served as a patrolman with the Pearl Police Department.
The mayor of Pearl expressed regret for the incident and stated that there was a clear distinction between the police department’s handling of this matter and previous cases involving excessive force. Green had been with the department for approximately six months and had some personnel issues, but nothing of this nature.
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References
News Finder. (February 15, 2023). Former Mississippi officer charged with forcing man to lick urine in holding cell.
Justice Department. (January 27, 2023). Five Former Rankin County Deputies and One Former Richland Officer Indicted for Torture and Physical Abuse.
Windham, J. (February 16, 2023). News Conference: Mayor Jake Windham.
