A judge on Monday sentenced ex-Louisville police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison and three years of subsequent supervised release, following the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Breakdown
- Ex-officer who fired 10 shots during Breonna Taylor raid sentenced to nearly three years in prison.
- Justice Department had recommended only one day in prison for Brian Hankison. 8s
- The case led to weeks of protests over police brutality in Louisville. 13s
- Breonna Taylor was killed after officers forced entry and her boyfriend fired, believing they were intruders. 20s