BREAKING: Louisville police engaged in using excessive force, conducting searches based on invalid warrants and unlawfully discriminating against Black citizens in enforcement activities, a federal investigation finds.
The review, conducted by the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, also found that police violate the rights of those"engaged in protected speech critical of policing" and that some officers used racial slurs about Black citizens. The city has reachedto resolve the constitutional violations found by federal investigators, the Justice Department said.
The Louisville investigation came about in the aftermath of the botched raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor in March 2020. Four Louisville officers werein connection with Taylor's death. DOJ's pattern-and-practice investigation was not a criminal probe, but rather looked at broader, systemic issues in the police department.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Louisville police engaged in pattern of misconduct, Justice Dept. findsThe Louisville police department engaged in a pattern of systemic misconduct, according a federal investigation prompted by the police killing of Breonna Taylor.
Read more »
Boston College vs. Louisville prediction: ACC Tournament Tuesday odds, picksThe ACC Tournament opener shouldn’t be close on Tuesday.
Read more »
Louisville getting 'paw-litical,' looking to elect first pet mayorPolitics has gone to the dogs in Louisville! The city is looking to elect its first pet mayor as part of an initiative by the Youth Advisory Board.
Read more »
Feds: Louisville police had pattern of violating rightsThe U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor
Read more »
Playbook: Dems fret about a No Labels spoiler ticketA prominent Democratic think tank is raising alarms about a third-party ticket spoiling 2024 for Dems and landing Trump back in the White House. More in today’s playbookdc👇
Read more »
Michael Flynn Is Suing The Government for $50 MillionThe former Trump national security advisor pled guilty to lying to the FBI regarding his association with Russian contacts in 2017. He was pardoned by Trump in 2020
Read more »