A federal judge has sentenced former Louisville officer Brett Hankison to nearly three years in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched raid, despite the Trump administration's lenient request for just one day.
Brett Hankison, a former police officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights, received a surprising 33-month prison sentence despite calls for a harsher punishment. This ruling has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates.
In a surprising turn, the Justice Department's civil rights chief has requested a mere one-day sentence for Brett Hankison, the officer convicted in Breonna Taylor's death, raising eyebrows on racial justice efforts.
The Justice Department is facing backlash after proposing a mere one-day prison sentence for Brett Hankison, the officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor case. This surprising recommendation raises questions about police accountability and the integrity of the legal system.
The US Justice Department recommends just one day in jail for ex-officer Brett Hankison, convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. This decision raises eyebrows amid ongoing debates over police accountability.