Sentencing hearing begins for three former Atlanta police officers . The men were convicted of racketeering and other crimes in a federal trial last year. `` I pray daily for Ms. Johnston . The officers pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to violate civil rights . Officers `` regularly swore falsely '' to get warrants , assistant U.S. attorney says .
Sentencing hearing begins for three former Atlanta police officers . The men were convicted of racketeering and other crimes in a federal trial last year. The officers pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to violate civil rights . Officers `` regularly swore falsely '' to get warrants , assistant U.S. attorney says .