Breaking news: Justice Dept. seeks 1-day sentence for officer in Breonna Taylor case
The move was a stunning reversal of Biden-era efforts to address racial disparities in law enforcement.
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July 17, 2025, 1:21 p.m. ET

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Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in the Killing of Breonna Taylor

The move was a stunning reversal of Biden-era efforts to address racial disparities in law enforcement. Brett Hankison had discharged several shots through Taylor’s window during a drug raid gone awry.

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