Breonna

Federal Judge Dismisses Key Charges in Breonna Taylor Case, Citing Boyfriend’s Gunshot as Cause of Death

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A U.S. District Court on Thursday ruled in favor of dismissing the primary felony charges against two former Louisville Metro Police officers implicated in the controversial raid at Breonna Taylor’s residence in 2020, an incident that culminated in her tragic death. The judge determined that Taylor’s boyfriend’s defensive actions during the raid were the “legal cause of her death,” rather than flaws with the warrant permitting the raid. The court’s decision pertained to former detectives Joshua Jaynes and Sgt. Kyle Meany, who were accused of using false information to obtain the search … Read more

Senators Paul and Booker Introduce ‘Justice for Breonna Taylor Act’ to Improve Warrant Execution Procedures and Prevent Loss of Life

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), have introduced the “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act” in honor of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by police in Louisville, Kentucky during a search warrant execution. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit federal law enforcement agents from executing warrants until they provide notice of their authority and purpose. Additionally, it would prevent state or local law enforcement agencies receiving Department of Justice funds from executing warrants without prior notice. Under the Fourth Amendment, … Read more