Former inmates and a former deputy have revealed shocking allegations against Bryan Bailey, the sheriff of Rankin County, Mississippi. They claim that Bailey used inmates from the county jail to work on his mother’s commercial chicken farm, using taxpayer-purchased equipment to improve the property. These inmates, known as trusties, performed tasks on the farm in addition to their regular duties. Some inmates received cash or meals in exchange for their work. The former deputy, Christian Dedmon, admitted to working on the farm while on the clock at the sheriff’s department.
Reporters from Mississippi Today conducted interviews with former deputies and trusties, as well as reviewing financial records and text messages, uncovering years of alleged misconduct by Bailey. The sheriff declined to comment on the accusations.
The investigation revealed that Bailey had been using his position to financially benefit himself and his family for most of his 13 years in office. Despite rumors, many people remained quiet out of loyalty or fear of retribution from the popular sheriff.
These shocking revelations have sparked outrage and calls for accountability from the community. The allegations raise serious questions about abuse of power and misuse of taxpayer resources within the sheriff’s department. The investigation is ongoing, and the public eagerly awaits further developments in this troubling case.
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