- Updated
In an order on Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings ruled “a jury has spoken and this Court cannot and will not disturb its verdict without legal reason.” Read moreFederal judge denies Brett Hankison's bid to delay reporting to prison in Breonna Taylor case
- Updated
But his attorneys filed a motion Friday asking that the report date from the Bureau of Prisons be postponed 60 to 90 days while Hankison appeals his conviction to a hi… Read moreBrett Hankison ordered to report to prison Thursday for conviction in Breonna Taylor case
- Updated
The DOJ last week recommended Hankison avoid prison and instead be placed on supervised release after being convicted in November of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. Read moreJudge sentences ex-LMPD officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison in Breonna Taylor case
- Updated
"There is no need for a prison sentence to protect the public" from Hankison, according to a sentencing memorandum. Read moreDepartment of Justice recommends no prison time for Brett Hankison in Breonna Taylor case
- Updated
Brett Hankison was scheduled to be sentenced next week, but that date was postponed until the following week. Read moreNew sentencing date scheduled for Brett Hankison after conviction in Breonna Taylor case
- Updated
The defense asked the judge for leniency, arguing, in part, it would be dangerous for a former police officer to be in prison. Read moreProsecutors ask to delay sentencing of Brett Hankison for conviction in Breonna Taylor case