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Did Breonna Taylor's killer get jailed?

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Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating her civil rights. He is the only officer convicted for firing his weapon during the incident.

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Former Kentucky police officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case

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  • Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. 17s
  • Hankison is the only officer convicted for firing his weapon during the 2020 raid. 1m 13s
  • Prosecutors said Hankison fired 10 shots blindly into Taylor's home, violating policy. 1m 1s
  • The Justice Department had recommended a one-day sentence, but the judge imposed a longer term. 22s
  • Two other officers face charges for allegedly falsifying records that led to the search warrant. 2m 10s
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Former Kentucky police officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case
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CBS America
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Former Kentucky police officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case

Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights.

Former Kentucky police officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case
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CBS America
9 hours ago
Former Kentucky police officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case

Hankison is the only officer convicted for firing his weapon during the botched no knock raid.

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