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.
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.
In a significant move, the Justice Department is dismissing lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis police departments, signaling a shift in federal oversight of policing practices. This decision ends the Biden administration's controversial consent decrees aimed at addressing alleged unconstitutional practices.