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Former Officer Convicted for Excessive Force in Breonna Taylor Case

Brett Hankison convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a fatal raid in 2020. Maximum sentence could be life in prison.

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Updated: Nov 2nd, 2024, 11:59 AM ET

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Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer, was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights in a botched raid that led to her death in 2020. The federal jury found him guilty of using excessive force after deliberating over 20 hours. While acquitted of charges relating to Taylor's neighbors, this marks the first officer conviction in the case. Hankison faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 12, highlighting ongoing discussions on police accountability and justice for victims of police violence.

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