Justice Department Charges Four Louisville Officers in Breonna Taylor Death

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Breaking: Four current and former Louisville officers will face civil-rights and other charges in connection with Breonna Taylor’s death, more than two years after she was fatally shot in her home during a botched police raid

A Kentucky grand jury indicted former detective Brett Hankison on three counts of wanton endangerment for his role in the shooting of Breonna Taylor. The two other officers involved were not indicted by the jury.

Photo: Jeff Dean/AFPThe Justice Department has charged four current and former Louisville police officers in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor more than two years afterThe officers face charges including civil-rights offenses, charges of excessive force, conspiracy and obstruction, Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

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