Sep 24 Dismay over Breonna Taylor decision spills into America’s streets By Dylan Lovan, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, John Minchillo, Associated Press Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets. Continue reading
Sep 23 2 Louisville police officers shot, but unclear if tied to protests By Dylan Lovan, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, John Minchillo, Associated Press Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery. Continue reading
Sep 23 Protesters resume call for justice after Breonna Taylor decision By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press Within minutes of the announcement, about 100 people marched down a major thoroughfare. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 10:35 Breonna Taylor case outcome suggests officers are above the law, says legal expert The killing of Breonna Taylor at the hands of Louisville police galvanized a national protest movement. On Wednesday, one of the officers was indicted on criminal charges in the case -- but they weren’t for Taylor’s death. Many in Louisville… Continue watching
Sep 23 1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case, but not for her death By Associated Press Brett Hankison was charged Wednesday with three counts of wanton endangerment for firing into the apartments of Taylor's neighbors. Taylor was shot multiple times by officers who burst into her home on March 13 during a narcotics investigation. Continue reading
Sep 23 WATCH: Kentucky attorney general says some officers were justified in actions in Breonna Taylor case By Associated Press Cameron announced he's creating a task force to review the process for securing, reviewing and executing search warrants in Kentucky. Continue reading
Sep 22 Louisville restricts downtown access before decision in Breonna Taylor case By Associated Press The Louisville Metro Police Department said Tuesday that authorities were placing barricades around Jefferson Square Park, where many of the demonstrations have been held, and the perimeter of the downtown area. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: Pelosi says House will stay in session until virus aid deal reached In our news wrap Tuesday, new efforts are underway to get another pandemic aid package through Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her chamber will stay in session until there’s a deal. A bipartisan group of lawmakers endorsed spending $1.5… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch 8:49 Activists welcome Breonna Taylor settlement — but what about criminal charges? The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has announced a settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by police in March. Taylor’s name became a rallying cry for protesters demanding racial justice and police accountability. But despite the… Continue watching
Sep 15 WATCH: City to pay $12 million to Breonna Taylor’s mom, reform police By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press Taylor's death sparked months of protests in Louisville and calls nationwide for the officers to be criminally charged. Continue reading