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Breonna Taylor Trial: Fellow Officers Says He was “Shocked” at Brett Hankison’s Actions
Former detective Myles Cosgrove testified in the federal trial of former officer Brett Hankison.
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The Times When Black Americans Rose-up In the Wake of Police Brutality
Michael Brown's death helped spark a whole movement. The Root looks back at other incidents of police brutality that sparked racial justice protests.
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Breonna Taylor’s Mother Comes for the Man Who Called Her Killing “Justified”
In Louisville, Breonna Taylor's mother endorsed a campaign to oppose Republican Daniel Cameron's bid for Kentucky Governor.
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Cop, Who Fatally Shot Breonna Taylor, Gets a New Gig
The former Louisville police officer who fired the fatal shot at Breonna Taylor during a botched raid has been hired by another county’s sheriff’s office.
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No Black Jurors Selected in Aaron Dean Murder Trial [Update]
Atatiana Jefferson's 11-year-old nephew testified at the officer’s trial.
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![Louisville Finalizes Settlement with Kenneth Walker in Breonna Taylor Killing [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/e34f24ef9d234a2f0bd9abd932e5d48a-300x200.jpg)
Louisville Finalizes Settlement with Kenneth Walker in Breonna Taylor Killing [Update]
Both of Walker's lawsuits have finally been settled after more than two years.
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Louisville Sergeant Fired After Being Federally Charged Over Breonna Taylor Raid
Meany is also accused of lying to investigators about the officers’ unannounced entry into Breonna Taylor’s apartment.
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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 'inches away' from being shot
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Black Gun-Rights Advocates Speak Out Following Amir Locke Shooting
Gun-rights advocates speak on Amir Locke's death and how Black gun owners face dangers due to racism and implicit bias.