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Judge sentences ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid to nearly 3 years

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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
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