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Mayor of City Where Breonna Taylor Was Killed Apologizes for Systemic Racism Against Black People

Greg Fischer apologized "from me as a person and, more importantly, on behalf of the institution of the city…

Candace McDuffie

6/23/22 11:58AM

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Breonna Taylor Case Looms over Louisville Mayoral Race

Tensions flared after a local activist attempted to shoot mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg.

Kalyn Womack

5/17/22 12:51PM

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Prosecutor Faces Pressure to File Criminal Charges in Patrick Lyoya Shooting

As prosecutor Christopher Becker continues to gather information, demonstrators demand Officer Christopher Schurr be…

Kalyn Womack

5/12/22 2:50PM

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Daniel Cameron, Who Refused To Charge Breonna Taylor's Killers, Wants To Be Kentucky Governor

Daniel Cameron: Can you occupy the Sunken Place and the Kentucky governor's mansion at the same time?

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Tennessee County Gets Permission to Remove Confederate Flag from Seal

In an April 22 hearing, the state's Historical Commission gave Williamson County Tennessee permission to redesign…

Angela Johnson

4/27/22 11:05AM

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Investigation: No-Knock Raids for Drug Searches Lead to Fatal Shootings

Judges often sign off on no-knock warrant requests without resistance or questioning the merit.

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Louisville Activist Indicted in Shooting Attempt of Mayoral Candidate [UPDATED]

Louisville activist Quintez Brown has been indicted on five charges in the attempted shooting of Craig Greenberg.

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Breonna Taylor's Mother Meets With DOJ To Demand Federal Charges Be Brought Against Officers

Breonna Taylor's mom: “For me, I’m trapped in March 13, 2020. I don’t know how people think I should just move on.”

Murjani Rawls

3/14/22 4:20PM

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Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Developing Series Based on His Life

The attorney for the late George Floyd is developing a TV series based on his civil rights work in the justice…

Stephanie Holland

3/09/22 11:48AM

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Everyone In Louisville Should Wear Breonna Taylor Gear to Brett Hankison's Trial

Someone needs to explain why that's a problem if Breonna Taylor wasn't Brett Hankison's victim

Keith Reed

2/25/22 6:44AM

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University of Michigan Students Launch Vending Machine for Black Beauty Products

Now buying hair oil and durags is as easy as buying a bag of chips.

Angela Johnson

2/24/22 12:35PM

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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Endorses Ketanji Brown Jackson For Supreme Court

Crump highlights principles of "justice, respect, and fairness to this nation" as qualities Brown Jackson will bring.

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Breonna Taylor Trial Begins for Ex-Officer Involved in Raid that Led to Her Death

Former officer Brett Hankison is being charged for shooting into Taylor’s neighbor’s apartment who claims he was…

Noah A. McGee

2/23/22 7:30PM

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Ben Crump Takes the Case of NJ Teenager Cuffed By Cops

Video of the altercation between Z'kye Husain and Bridgewater Police went viral

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Nationalizing Breonna’s Law Would Be True Justice for Amir Locke

Banning no-knock raids everywhere, forever is the only remedy

Keith Reed

2/08/22 5:00PM

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Jury Questioning Delayed In Trial of Former Louisville Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor's Death

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison is charged with three counts of felony wanton endangerment for the…

Rachel Pilgrim

2/01/22 4:30PM

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Former Cop in Breonna Taylor Case Wants Media Banned From Jury Selection

Brett Hankison's trial for wanton endangerment starts next week

Keith Reed

1/27/22 4:09PM

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3 Former Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Death Face Federal Charges

The three officers who aided Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd are facing federal and state charges.

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January 6 Rioter's Charge That DOJ Should Prosecute Portland Protesters Denied By Trump-Appointed Judge

Judge Carl Nichols noted the differences between the summer protests of 2020 and the January 6th storming of the…

Murjani Rawls

12/24/21 10:00AM

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In Wake of Breonna Taylor Shooting, Kentucky Task Force Concludes and Gives Suggestions for Search Warrant Process

The 18-person panel gives various recommendations on how to improve the search warrant process

Murjani Rawls

12/22/21 3:15PM

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