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Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor's fatal raid, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating her rights by firing shots during the raid, a sentence that exceeds the DOJ's recommendation of one day, amid ongoing tensions and debates over police accountability.
Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights by firing into her apartment in 2020, is scheduled for sentencing, with the Department of Justice recommending one day of imprisonment; no one was hit during the shooting.
The U.S. Justice Department has requested a one-day prison sentence for former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, convicted of civil rights violations related to Breonna Taylor's death, arguing he did not shoot Taylor and should receive credit for time served, despite the conviction's potential for life imprisonment.
Federal prosecutors have announced plans to retry former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison in the civil rights case related to the killing of Breonna Taylor during a police raid in March 2020. Hankison's defense counsel may experience some changes, potentially delaying the proceedings. The proposed trial date is set for October 2024, with another status hearing scheduled for late January. In the previous trial, the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial.
Brett Hankison, an ex-Louisiana officer involved in the raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor, will face a new trial after a federal jury reached an impasse last month. Hankison was charged with violating Taylor's civil rights by using excessive force when he fired 10 shots into her apartment. Prosecutors argued that Hankison's actions endangered the neighboring family. A status hearing is scheduled for January 24, with a new trial date set for October 14. If convicted, Hankison could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Federal prosecutors have announced their intention to retry former Louisville officer Brett Hankison, who was charged with using excessive force the night Breonna Taylor was killed by police in 2020. A mistrial was declared last month after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. This would be the third attempt to prosecute Hankison, who was previously acquitted on state charges. A tentative trial date has been set for October 2024, but prosecutors are interested in retrying the case in the summer.
Federal prosecutors have announced plans to retry former Louisville Metro Police Department officer Brett Hankison on federal civil rights charges for firing his gun during the botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment. A mistrial was declared in his previous trial after the jury was deadlocked on both charges. A tentative trial date has been set for October of next year, and Hankison's attorney has filed a motion for acquittal, claiming insufficient evidence. If found guilty, Hankison could face up to life in prison.
The federal civil rights trial of former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, charged with civil rights violations for the death of Breonna Taylor, has ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Hankison, who was acquitted in a separate state trial last year, was the only officer to face criminal charges for firing his weapon during the botched raid on Taylor's apartment. Federal prosecutors will now decide whether to retry Hankison. Three other officers have also been charged in connection with the case.
The federal trial of former Louisville Metro Police officer Brett Hankison, charged in connection with the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home, is set to begin on Monday. Hankison is facing charges of deprivation of rights for firing into Taylor's apartment, as well as shooting into a neighboring unit. The trial, expected to last about three weeks, was delayed to allow the defense to review evidence.