The wrongful death lawsuit, filed in Jefferson Circuit Court in September 2020, claimed the 53-year-old barbecue chef committed no crime before he was killed on June 1, 2020. More >>David McAtee's family settles wrongful death lawsuit against city, law enforcement for $725,000

Katie Crews could have been sentenced to a year behind bars for shooting pepper balls at McAtee's niece, Machelle McAtee, on June 1, 2020, striking her once in the shoulder, as the woman was standing on private property and not a threat to officers. More >>Former Louisville officer gets probation for using excessive force on night David McAtee was killed

John Johnson, who is already serving seven years in federal prison, was sentenced Thursday in Jefferson Circuit Court to one year in prison for pointing a rifle at five police officers during the Breonna Taylor protests in 2020. More >>'Grandmaster Jay' sentenced for pointing rifle at officers during Breonna Taylor protest

While attorneys for McAtee’s family say Katie Crews initiated the sequence of events leading to David McAtee’s death, federal prosecutors asked for a sentence of no incarnation arguing, in part, Crews was fairly new on the force and “clearly could not have foreseen the tragic outcome of her actions in this case.” More >>Prosecutors argue for probation for former Louisville officer who shot pepper balls at David McAtee's business

Walker, who shot Officer john Mattingly during the March 13, 2020 police raid, sued the state and city governments and multiple current or former Louisville Metro Police Department officers, as well as former LMPD Chief Steve Conrad. More >>City settles lawsuit filed by Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, for $2 million

Federal prosecutors have already filed more than 300,000 pages of documents, dozens of video recordings and data from cell phones and GPS trackers in the cases against former detectives Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany. More >>Trials for 2 former LMPD officers charged in Breonna Taylor raid delayed until next year

Brett Hankison refused to provide a DNA sample and traveled to Las Vegas recently without notifying the probation office.  More >>Former detective charged in Breonna Taylor raid may have violated pre-trial release conditions

Kyle Meany, a sergeant who worked at LMPD since 2013, can appeal his termination to the Louisville Police Merit Board. More >>LMPD chief upholds termination for officer federally charged in Breonna Taylor case

Kelly Goodlett, who was charged with one count of conspiracy, resigned from the department immediately after being charged in U.S. district court.  More >>Former officer charged in raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment expected to plead guilty in federal court

Brett Hankison's attorney said he "has little jobs here and there" and is appealing his termination from LMPD More >>Ex-Louisville officer's charges in Breonna Taylor raid erased from public record

Judge Mitch Perry’s June 22 ruling comes about ten days after hearing oral arguments between attorney Thomas Clay, who represents Jaynes, and attorneys for the Louisville Merit Board, who unanimously voted to uphold the termination last June. More >>Judge upholds termination of Louisville detective for lying on Breonna Taylor search warrant

The $38 million spent since 2017 dwarfs what neighboring cities and other larger cities have paid for police settlements in recent years, a WDRB News investigation has found. More >>Louisville payouts for police lawsuits burden city budget

Officer Aaron Ambers was investigated for possible violations of department policies involving de-escalation and use of physical force in the April 18, 2021, arrest of Denorver Garrett. More >>LMPD officer exonerated for repeatedly punching protester during arrest at Jefferson Square Park

Upon learning that Breonna Taylor was killed, Brett Hankison said “that kind of shook me. That’s not why we were there.” More >>Ex-LMPD detective testifies he believed officers were being 'executed' during raid of Breonna Taylor's home

Police, including five officers later involved in the Breonna Taylor case, conducted the raid in October 2018 because a detective claimed he smelled marijuana coming from outside the West Chestnut Street home. More >>Louisville family held at gunpoint during botched SWAT marijuana raid settles lawsuit for $460K

Hankison's attorney told jurors "You’re going to find that he was justified, his actions were reasonable given the chaotic situation he was in." More >>Alleged victim testifies in Brett Hankison trial that police were 'reckless' night of Breonna Taylor raid

Glover was charged by Jeffersontown Police with driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana and expired plates, according to court records. More >>Jamarcus Glover, the target of the Breonna Taylor raid, arrested while on probation

“…Breonna Taylor’s death is a tragedy, and Myles Cosgrove did not violate LMPD policy,” attorney Scott Miller concluded. “He deserves his job back.” More >>Merit board upholds termination of Louisville detective who fatally shot Breonna Taylor

“He fired after an officer had been shot in defense,” former Col. LaVita Chavous told the Louisville Police Merit Board. “I had no issues with Myles Cosgrove’s actions nor did I think he should have been fired.” More >>Former assistant LMPD chief says detective who fatally shot Breonna Taylor shouldn't have been fired

But former Det. Myles Cosgrove said he regrets that Taylor was killed.  “It’s horrible. It’s made me question faith. It’s powerful to have taken a life and to have to live with that. I can’t explain to you how regretful and how much grief that has caused me.” More >>Detective who fatally shot Breonna Taylor said he 'did what I thought was right' that night

Yvette Gentry told the Louisville Police Merit Board that Myles Cosgrove never identified a target and fired 16 shots in different directions after he and former Sgt. Johnathan Mattingly burst into Taylor’s home during a March 13, 2020 raid. More >>Former LMPD interim chief had 'no faith' in keeping detective who fatally shot Breonna Taylor

Myles Cosgrove’s attorney, Scott Miller, said Cosgrove’s use of force was proper as he saw a muzzle flash and Mattingly was shot and fell to the ground seconds after the two entered the apartment. More >>Breonna Taylor died because of detective's actions, attorney says during officer's termination appeal

The suit claims attorney Steve Romines accused Mattingly of “breaking” into Taylor’s apartment, trying to “frame” her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, for a crime and covering up “Mattingly’s ‘purported’ murder.” More >>Louisville police officer shot in Breonna Taylor raid files defamation suit over statements to media

As part of the deal, the Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office recommended the judge sentence Jamarcus Glover to probation and allow him to move to Mississippi. More >>Prosecutors recommend probation for suspect at center of raid that killed Breonna Taylor

Citing financial difficulties, Brett Hankison had requested Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Ann Bailey Smith return the entire bond and release him until trial on his own recognizance. More >>Judge returns half of $15,000 bond to former detective charged in Breonna Taylor raid

The lawsuit filed by former Det. Joshua Jaynes relies heavily on the three days of testimony heard by the merit board whose findings allegedly "included false facts … which resulted in an arbitrary decision." More >>Former LMPD detective fired for lie on Breonna Taylor warrant sues to get job back

Former Officer Paul Paris claims he was the first person to blow the whistle in 2013 on sexual abuse of minors by officers in the department but has suffered "tremendous consequences" as a result. More >>Former LMPD Explorer program advisor claims he was retaliated against for reporting sexual abuse

An attorney said the former detective has not been able to find a job because of the pending criminal charges and “is having difficulty meeting his daily/monthly living expenses." More >>Former detective charged in Breonna Taylor raid requests cash bond be returned due to financial problems

Det. Gabe Hellard also told investigators that Tae-Ahn Lea was “verbally aggressive” and “had an attitude the whole time over the whole stop.” More >>UPDATE: LMPD detective said he handcuffed teen in viral traffic stop to 'calm him down'

The city has asked Judge Brian Edwards to reconsider his order, arguing Kenneth Walker’s attorneys haven't proven there is any relevant information in the phone data and it is a “fishing expedition.” More >>Louisville judge blocks city's effort to withhold personal cell phones of officers in Breonna Taylor raid

Attorney Sam Aguiar, who represents Taylor's family, says police are also improperly withholding information about body camera footage from before and after the raid of Taylor's home.  More >>Lawsuit: LMPD may have lied about existence of body camera footage from night Breonna Taylor was killed

Mayor Greg Fischer said people “did not understand an investigation has to take place as part of the process" and explained why he couldn't just fire officers before a thorough investigation.  More >>Louisville Police Merit Board upholds firing of Joshua Jaynes for lying in Breonna Taylor warrant

“Untruthfulness is a big deal,” Former LMPD interim chief Yvette Gentry told Louisville’s Police Merit Board. “There are certain policy violations you don’t get a second chance to come back from.” More >>Former LMPD interim chief was 'completely comfortable' firing detective for lie on Breonna Taylor warrant

The circumstances of the May 2019 incident bear striking similarities to the investigation and subsequent raid that resulted in the police killing of Breonna Taylor — including some of the officers involved. More >>New lawsuit alleges unlawful search by scandal-ridden LMPD officers

“She was standing in, I don’t want to say, an aggressive manner, but as a manner that she was not going to go inside,” LMPD Officer Katie Crews said of McAtee’s niece, Machelle, who was working at YaYa’s BBQ that night. More >>LMPD officer said she shot pepper balls at David McAtee's business because his niece 'didn't comply'

Attorney General Merrick Garland made the announcement Monday in Washington. More >>US Justice Department launches civil probe of Louisville police

The bill prohibits no-knock warrants except under extreme situations, like when there is "clear and convincing" evidence of a violent crime or terroristic activity. More >>Kentucky lawmakers send bill limiting no-knock warrants to governor's desk

“At this point in time, I do think the prudent thing to do is to try to get a jury seated here in Jefferson County,” Judge Ann Bailey Smith said.  More >>Judge rules trial of former cop charged in Breonna Taylor raid will remain in Louisville - for now

Senate Bill 211 is 'provocative' and 'unnecessary,' Sen. Gerald Neal said. Its main sponsor argued the measure is needed to protect property, citizens and first responders.  More >>Kentucky Senate approves bill making it a crime to taunt, insult police officers

Tamika Palmer has asked police to investigate misinformation provided by officers before and after the raid, improper monitoring of her daughter’s cell phone, incorrect statements about police not being assigned body cameras and whether some officers involved in the raid were drinking at a bar on Dixie Highway before the shooting, among other allegations.   More >>Breonna Taylor's mother files complaints against 6 LMPD officers, calls investigation 'catastrophic failure'

Walker and his attorney, Rob Eggert, have repeatedly asked a judge to grant him immunity from being re-charged with attempted murder of a police officer for shooting at what he thought were robbers breaking into Taylor’s apartment during the early morning raid on March 13. More >>UPDATE: Judge rules charges can't be brought again against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, in police shooting

“The large and diverse population of Jefferson County bodes well for the seating of a qualified jury in this case,” according to the motion by the Kentucky Attorney General's office.  More >>Prosecutors want trial of former cop charged in Breonna Taylor raid held in 'large and diverse' Louisville

Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers, who filed the bill, testified that Breonna Taylor's rights were denied because of a "series of bad police judgements and this bill hopes to correct that." More >>Senate bill restricting no-knock warrants in Kentucky moves forward

Major Kim Burbrink "failed to follow a direct order given to you from Lieutenant Colonel Andy McClinton to not contact or ask questions regarding any investigations pertaining to the Criminal Interdiction Unit."  More >>UPDATE: Police major in charge of officers in Breonna Taylor shooting demoted for failing to follow a 'direct order'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, AG Daniel Cameron and state Rep. Robert Goforth face impeachment proceedings during the 2021 General Assembly. More >>Impeachment panel tosses 2 Beshear petitions, threatens to subpoena documents from governor’s office

Attorneys have raised flags about Detective Brian Bailey’s use of confidential informants, accusing him in court of relying on “boilerplate” affidavits and using false information. More >>LMPD’s Top Warrant Cop Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Questionable Tactics

The attorney for former Louisville Metro police Det. Brett Hankison has asked that his wanton endangerment trial be moved because of a “media circus” that has portrayed Hankison and officers in a “false and negative light." More >>Former detective charged in Breonna Taylor raid wants trial moved out of Louisville

The petition, filed with the state House of Representatives on Friday, accuses Cameron of lying repeatedly to citizens about what was presented to the grand jury. More >>Three Breonna Taylor grand jurors file petition to impeach Attorney General Daniel Cameron

The trial for former Det. Brett Hankison has been scheduled for Aug. 31. Prosecutors said it will take them 3 to 4 days to put on their case.  More >>Attorney for former LMPD officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid will ask to move August trial

On December 24 Cameron was forced to leave his house after officials reportedly learned that 'caravans of protesters' were planning to come to the area to 'start a fire,' an attorney general's staff member told lawmakers Tuesday.  More >>$300K security contract OK'd for AG Daniel Cameron's home after Christmas Eve threat

‘I understand that words matter, facts matter, and the incredibly sensitive nature of this incident,’ Erika Shields wrote in an email to officers. ‘I am grateful for the candor of the officers and am committed to getting it right as I move forward.’ More >>New LMPD chief says she ‘may have mischaracterized’ key fact in Breonna Taylor case

Shields, who resigned from the Atlanta Police Department over the fatal police shooting of a Black man in June, will take over a Louisville department under scrutiny over its handling of the Breonna Taylor raid. More >>Former Atlanta police chief Erika Shields hired to lead LMPD

In addition, Det. Joshua Jaynes in his own email to the department referenced Cosgrove's letter and said "the city has destroyed our lives, and they truly do not care." More >>Officers fired for actions in Breonna Taylor case say city leaders 'destroyed our lives'

On the latest episode of our news podcast, WDRB reporters Jason Riley and Travis Ragsdale discuss Louisville police's recent move to fire two more officers in the Breonna Taylor case and what additional fallout could be ahead. More >>PODCAST | More fallout ahead in the Breonna Taylor case?

Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor's mother, had asked the Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council to appoint a new special prosecutor. Daniel Cameron, the state's attorney general, had overseen the case.  More >>Kentucky board rejects bid for new prosecutor in Breonna Taylor case

On the latest episode of our news podcast, WDRB reporter Travis Ragsdale explains why Louisville Metro is no longer investigating its own police shootings and whether post-Breonna Taylor reform is working as intended.  More >>PODCAST | Is there 'more transparency' into Louisville police shootings?

Circuit Court Judge Ann Bailey Smith ruled there are “less restrictive alternatives” than allowing only attorneys for the Kentucky Attorney General’s office and former Det. Brett Hankison to see evidence in the case. More >>Judge rules evidence will be public in officer's criminal case from Breonna Taylor shooting