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.
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.
A new study reveals a troubling rise in maternal mortality rates in the U.S. from 2018 to 2022, highlighting urgent public health concerns and significant racial disparities. Experts call for increased investment in maternal health initiatives.