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Breonna Taylor’s Death: Ex-Officer Sentenced To Nearly 33 Months
Breonna Taylor’s Death: Ex-Officer Sentenced To Nearly 33 Months

The ex-police officer who shot multiple rounds into Breonna Taylor ‘s home has been sentenced to 33 months in prison . As Blavity reported, Brett Hankison was one of the authorities involved in the March 2020 shooting and raid incident that took the life of Taylor in Louisville. Hankison opened 10 rounds of fire erratically into the sliding glass door and window of Taylor’s apartment home the night of the raid. Initially, Hankison was federally charged with two counts of violating civil rights. Later on, he was found guilty of violating Taylor’s civil rights by using excessive force during the home invasion in November 2024. Regarding the second count related to three neighbors whose apartments were also hit with bullets, he was acquitted on that charge. Hankison remains the only person convicted in connection with Taylor’s death. Ex-officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in Breonna Taylor’s death After serving his time behind bars, Hankison will...

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