All articles tagged with #louisville police
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
The DOJ has requested a one-day prison sentence for Louisville officer Brett Hankison, who was convicted of civil rights violations in connection with the police raid that led to Breonna Taylor's death, and suggested that the Biden administration should not have prosecuted him on these charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
Scottie Scheffler discussed the recent dropping of charges from his arrest on May 17, which occurred while he was trying to reach the PGA Championship. Scheffler faced four charges, including a felony, but maintained his innocence, supported by eyewitnesses and video evidence. He expressed relief that the charges were dropped but noted the incident was traumatic and will stay with him. Scheffler emphasized he never intended to sue the Louisville Police Department, despite being prepared to take legal action if necessary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Louisville police officer Bryan Gillis, who arrested pro golfer Scottie Scheffler, expressed no ill will towards Scheffler despite suffering injuries during the incident. Charges against Scheffler were dropped after evidence supported his claim of a misunderstanding. Gillis criticized Scheffler's attorney for calling the arrest false, while Scheffler admitted impatience due to being late for his tee time. Body camera footage and other case details are pending release.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Bryan Gillis maintains his account of being injured during an incident involving golfer Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship, despite charges against Scheffler being dropped. Gillis expressed his intent to move on and continue serving the community, while Scheffler also wished to put the incident behind him, calling it a misunderstanding. An internal investigation found that Gillis failed to follow proper protocols, leading to his reprimand.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Louisville Detective Bryan Gillis expressed frustration over comments made by Scottie Scheffler's lawyer, Steve Romines, after charges against the golfer were dropped. Gillis maintained he was injured during the arrest but appreciated Scheffler's respectful demeanor. Scheffler and Gillis both stated they hold no ill will towards each other and wish to move past the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Charges against Scottie Scheffler were dropped after he was accused of assaulting Louisville Police Detective Bryan Gillis during the PGA Championship. Gillis claimed Scheffler disobeyed orders and dragged him with his car, causing injuries. Despite the lack of evidence, Gillis stood by his account and mentioned the department's policy on expensive pants. Scheffler called the incident a misunderstanding and expressed condolences for a separate tragedy involving a security officer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler from an incident with Louisville Police at the PGA Championship have been dropped. During a press conference, Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, had a heated exchange with a reporter over bodycam footage of the arrest. Romines criticized the police for their treatment of Scheffler, while the footage showed a misunderstanding during a chaotic situation. Both Scheffler and the involved officer, Bryan Gillis, expressed a desire to move past the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
All charges against professional golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dropped by Louisville prosecutors. Scheffler was arrested in May for allegedly assaulting a police officer and other offenses while trying to enter Valhalla Golf Club during the PGA Championship. An internal investigation revealed procedural errors by the police, including a failure to activate a body camera. Scheffler's lawyer argued the incident was a misunderstanding, and the case lacked probable cause. Scheffler is relieved and ready to move on.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Criminal charges against top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed after a review of evidence showed his actions did not constitute any criminal offenses. Scheffler was initially charged with assaulting a police officer with his vehicle and three misdemeanors during the PGA Championship in Louisville. The prosecutor cited a misunderstanding and lack of evidence for the dismissal. Scheffler's attorney confirmed the golfer's relief and indicated no interest in pursuing a civil lawsuit.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Criminal charges against top golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed after his arrest during the PGA Championship in Louisville. The incident, which involved a misunderstanding with police directing traffic, was corroborated by evidence, leading the prosecutor to drop the charges. Scheffler expressed a desire to move past the incident and acknowledged the challenging job of police officers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Criminal charges against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dropped following an incident outside the PGA Championship. Scheffler expressed no ill will towards the arresting officer, attributing the situation to a severe miscommunication. Evidence supported that Scheffler did not commit any criminal offenses. Scheffler hopes to move on and focus on his upcoming tournaments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
All charges against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed following his arrest for allegedly dragging a police officer while trying to drive around a fatal crash scene en route to the PGA Championship. The incident was deemed a "big misunderstanding" and the case is set for expungement. Scheffler expressed gratitude for the support and reiterated his respect for law enforcement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Prosecutors are expected to address the charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler, indicating they may be dismissed. Scheffler was arrested on May 17 outside Valhalla Golf Club for allegedly disregarding police instructions, leading to multiple charges. Concerns have been raised about the severity of the charges, and the officer involved has been criticized for not using his body camera. Scheffler maintains the incident was a misunderstanding.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLive.com
Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer, denies any wrongdoing in an incident with a Louisville police officer during the PGA Championship. The officer, Det. Bryan Gillis, is facing discipline for not activating his body camera. Scheffler's attorney states they will not settle the case, which is set for arraignment on June 3.