Key takeaways: A mistrial has been declared in the case of former Louisville, Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison, who was accused of violating Breonna Taylor’s…
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Myles Cosgrove, a former Louisville Metro Police Officer who was fired in 2021 following the death of Breonna Taylor in 2020, has been hired by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Despite damning video footage and witness accounts, Cosgrove was never convicted and none of the three White officers who fired into Taylor's home were charged. His new job at the sheriff's department began on Thursday, with the hope that he will help reduce the flow of drugs and property crime in the area.
Louisville, Kentucky and the Louisville Metro Police Department have agreed to a settlement with the Department of Justice following a two-year investigation into the department's practices. The investigation was launched after the killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020 and found that the LMPD unlawfully discriminates against Black people, uses excessive force, and violates the rights of people engaged in protected free speech. The settlement agreement commits the city and LMPD to work with the DOJ, the community, police officers and other stakeholders to implement a series of reforms.
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a report finding that the Louisville Metro Police Department and the city of Louisville have violated citizens' constitutional and civil rights through the use of unreasonable tactics such as unjustified neck restraints, police dogs, and tasers. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the findings and said the LMPD has made strides to improve its practices since the investigation began. The Justice Department, the city of Louisville, and the LMPD have agreed in principle to a consent degree.
Key takeaways: Raheem Taylor was executed in Missouri, the third inmate to be put to death since November. Taylor was the fifth execution in the…
On Monday afternoon, a targeted drive-by shooting in Lakeland, Florida left at least 10 people injured, two of whom are in critical condition. Four shooters fired from a dark-blue Nissan four-door sedan, and the Lakeland Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Chief Taylor expressed his sadness at the incident and urged anyone with information to contact the police department.
Patrons at a Kentucky restaurant were shocked to find a Republican women’s club event featuring an officer involved in the 2020 police raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Witnesses reported that graphic video footage of the raid was allegedly played in the restaurant, prompting outrage from the local NAACP chapter. Anna's Greek Restaurant released a statement expressing their regret and saying they would be taking steps to ensure similar events do not take place in the future.