Despite federal rollbacks, police accountability isn’t dead. Experts say the real work is happening in local courts and communities—far from Washington.
Breonna Taylor
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A sentence, finally, but still no justice for Breonna Taylor
A federal judge rejected a one-day sentencing request from Trump’s DOJ for former Louisville officer Brett Hankison and imposed a nearly three-year prison sentence for his role in the 2020 raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Taylor’s family says the ruling offers a start — but not full justice.
Posted inLocal & State
Consent decrees no panacea for police reform
Minneapolis is the first city to agree to police reform settlements under both state and federal jurisdictions, with a compliance report due by March 17, and has selected the nonprofit Effective Law Enforcement For All (EFLEFA) as an independent review board to ensure compliance.
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Federal charges in Breonna Taylor case a step in the right direction
‘The Justice Department is reminding people that they do the business of justice.’
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‘Avid protester’ begins long walk for justice
Lavish Mack started a one-month journey from Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered, to Louisville, Kentucky, where Breonna Taylor was murdered.
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Taylor grand jury not allowed to indict cops for her death
Controversy continues to follow the decision not to charge the Louisville police who shot and killed Breonna Taylor.
Posted inOpinion
Taylor verdict adds insult to injury
Not only was justice not served, the desultory and insufficient result we received was also unacceptably slow in manifesting.
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As WNBA season nears its end, players say activism will go on
For keeping alive the drive for justice for Taylor and others who died at the hands of police, the WNBA players were honored last week in a historic move.
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No officers charged in killing of Breonna Taylor
It was announced on Wednesday that a grand jury failed to indict the officers for killing Taylor, while one officer was charged with shooting into an apartment – not Taylor’s.
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Louisville reaches $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, announced Tuesday that it has reached a $12 million settlement with Breonna Taylor’s family.
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Remembering Breonna Taylor
Thousands of Twin Citians marched to honor Breonna Taylor.
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Essential worker Breonna Taylor gunned down in her home by Louisville police
EMT Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her home by police in an apparent case of mistaken identity.