LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A recent ruling by a judge has barred attorneys for Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police Detective, from interviewing jurors. Hankison was previously convicted on charges of using excessive force and violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a fatal raid.
The defense team had sought permission to question the jury members about potential external influences that could have affected their decision. They expressed concerns that the verdict might have been impacted by fears of public unrest, a medical incident involving one juror during the trial, and the duration of jury deliberations, which concluded without a definitive verdict on some counts.
However, this request for juror interviews was denied by the court. Furthermore, Hankison’s legal representatives have filed for a new trial, alleging “improper misconduct” in the handling of the original proceedings, with these claims emerging in November.
During the 2020 raid on Taylor’s apartment, Hankison discharged several shots. Investigations and evidence revealed that none of these shots struck Taylor or any neighbors, though the raid tragically resulted in Taylor’s death.
With the sentencing for Hankison set for March, the case continues to draw significant attention. It underscores ongoing national debates regarding police conduct and judicial processes in high-profile cases involving law enforcement.
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The details of this case maintain public interest not only because of the tragic loss of Breonna Taylor but also because of the legal precedents it may set regarding police accountability and the transparency of jury deliberations in the judicial process.