Reaction to the sentencing of Brett Hankison
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Former LMPD detective sentenced in Breonna Taylor case.
A federal judge sentenced former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison in the Breonna Taylor case. Hankison fired ten shots during a raid that killed Taylor in 2020. He was convicted of using excessive force.
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Reaction to the sentencing of Brett Hankison
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A federal judge sentenced former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison in the Breonna Taylor case. Hankison fired ten shots during a raid that killed Taylor in 2020. He was convicted of using excessive force.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship33 months in prison.
That's the sentence a federal judge handed down yesterday to former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison.
Hankison fired ten shots during a raid that killed Breonna Taylor in 2020.
His shots didn't hit anyone.
Still, he was convicted of using excessive force.
Hankison is the first person sentenced to prison in the case that sparked weeks of protests against racial injustice and policing.
Just last week, the U.S. Justice Department recommended Hankison be sentenced to just one day in prison.
The judge in this case called that recommendation inappropriate.
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, who represents Louisville in Kentucky's third district, commented on the sentence, saying he said in part, quote, this is a moment to commit to honoring Breonna's memory by fighting for justice and accountability throughout our city and entire country and quote.
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