A former City of Pearl Police Department patrolman, Michael Christian Green, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of deprivation of civil rights under color of law. Green forced an arrestee to lick his own urine off a holding cell floor under threat of harm. The incident was uncovered over Christmas weekend, leading to an internal investigation and Green’s resignation. The City of Pearl has a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior and is working to review and improve police department policies. Green faces a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12.
Former Mississippi police officer pleads guilty to forcing arrestee to lick urine off floor
