Eddie Terrell Parker, one of the two Black men tortured by former Rankin County Sheriff's deputies known as the "Goon Squad" in a January 2023 warrantless raid, became a symbol of a "FAFO" (fuck around and find out) incident following his recent arrest. After winning a $2.5 million civil settlement with Rankin County in May 2025—split with co-victim Michael Corey Jenkins—Parker was arrested on December 17, 2025, by Louisiana State Police during a traffic stop in Madison Parish. He faced multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana while in possession of a firearm, as well as possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Authorities alleged he was found with substantial amounts of drugs and at least one gun, with some charges potentially federal. Parker, a prior felon, is being held without bond in Madison Parish Jail. The incident highlights Parker's squandered second chance, as he went from civil rights victim and settlement recipient to facing serious drug and weapons charges shortly after receiving his payout.

 

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