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Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Sentenced in Breonna Taylor Raid, DOJ’s Lenient Stance Draws Scrutiny

Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Sentenced in Breonna Taylor Raid, DOJ’s Lenient Stance Draws Scrutiny

Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Sentenced in Breonna Taylor Raid, DOJ’s Lenient Stance Draws Scrutiny Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison has been sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in the 2020 botched raid that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor. The sentencing, which occurred on July 21, 2025, comes despite a controversial recommendation from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for a mere one-day prison term. Hankison was the sole…

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US Justice Department Seeks Minimal Prison Time for Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Case

US Justice Department Seeks Minimal Prison Time for Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Case

US Justice Department Seeks Minimal Prison Time for Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Case In a move sparking outrage, the US Justice Department has recommended a one-day prison sentence for former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during the fatal 2020 raid on her apartment. This recommendation, which attorneys for the Taylor family have vehemently condemned as an “insult” and a message of “near-total impunity” for white officers, is set to be considered…

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DOJ Seeks One-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Civil Rights Case

DOJ Seeks One-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Civil Rights Case

DOJ Seeks One-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Civil Rights Case The U.S. Department of Justice has controversially recommended a one-day jail sentence and supervised release for former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who is set to be sentenced on Monday for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor. Taylor was fatally shot by police in her Kentucky home in March 2020. Hankison was convicted in November 2024 of one count of civil rights abuse for firing shots into…

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