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3 More Louisville Metro Cops Under Investigation for Role in Breonna Taylor's Death
The Louisville Metro Police Department announced on Monday that its Professional Standards Unit is currently investigating six officers for their role in Breonna Taylor’s death. The Courier Journal reports the unit, which investigates whether officers have violated department policies, has launched a probe into the case. Should the officers be found to have violated department…
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Federal Buildings Closed All Week in Louisville in Anticipation of Possible Breonna Taylor Announcement
Throughout the investigation into Breonna Taylor’s death, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has refused to give a timeline as to when his office will announce its decision on whether to press charges against the Louisville police who killed her. But while Cameron has still given no indication on when he will announce his findings, several…
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Louisville Mayor Receives Vote of No Confidence Due to Handling of Breonna Taylor Case
The Louisville Metro City Council passed a vote of no confidence Thursday night over Mayor Greg Fischer’s handling of the Breonna Taylor case. CNN reports that the resolution passed by a vote of 22 to 4 and included a list of actions the mayor needed to take to “restore trust between the residents of Louisville…
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Breonna Taylor’s Family Reaches $12 Million Settlement With City of Louisville [Updated]
Attorneys for the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old emergency medical technician shot and killed by Louisville police in March, confirmed that they had reached a settlement with the city Tuesday. As CNN reports, Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, filed a wrongful death suit against the city earlier this year. The city of Louisville and Taylor’s…
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Activists, Celebrities and Family Mark 6 Months Since Louisville Police Shot and Killed Breonna Taylor
Days after a grand jury was empaneled to decide whether to investigate the police shooting of Breonna Taylor, supporters and activists marked the 6-month anniversary of her killing with 26 hours of prayer—one hour for every year of life the young emergency medical technician lived. The event was organized by NYC-based social justice organization Until…
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After Nearly 200 Days, Breonna Taylor's Case Expected to be Heard By Grand Jury
After almost 200 days since she was killed, a grand jury is expected to hear evidence in the case of Breonna Taylor. CNN reports that the grand jury will hear other cases first before eventually moving on to Taylor’s case. Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman who was killed in her home on March 13…
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Louisville Appoints First Black Woman Interim Police Chief, Who Addresses Breonna Taylor, Racism and Healing
For the first time in Kentucky’s history, a Black woman will lead the Louisville Metro Police Department, and she appears to be well aware that the death of Breonna Taylor and the subsequent protests and civil unrest that have gone on for months means she has her work cut out for her. The Courier-Journal reports…
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Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Kenneth Walker Sues Louisville Metro Police, Says Wounded Cop Was Injured by Friendly Fire
Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor who was with her the night she was shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police, has filed a lawsuit against the department, arguing that he is a victim of police misconduct and seeking immunity from future prosecution related to the case. The 28-year-old filed the civil complaint in…
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March for Breonna Taylor Resulted in Over 60 Protesters Arrested
On Tuesday, social justice organization Until Freedom led a march for Breonna Taylor around Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby. The march attracted hundreds of protesters and resulted in over 60 people being arrested. CBS News reports that the march went from a Louisville Metro Police training facility to Churchill Downs and then…
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Oprah Magazine Will Erect 26 Billboards of Breonna Taylor in Lousiville. Local Foundation Will Erect Billboards Praising Police Officers In Response
147 days. It’s been 147 days—and counting—since Breonna Taylor was brutally gunned down in her sleep. 147 days without justice. The WNBA has dedicated their season to honoring her memory and last week, for the first time ever, Oprah Magazine featured someone other than Oprah on its cover. That person was Breonna Taylor. “Breonna Taylor.…