Louisville Metro Police Officer Robinson Desroches has filed a lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against after expressing his belief that the department lied to the public about Taylor’s death.
Shannyn White filed a federal lawsuit after being shot by Louisville police during protests downtown on May 29, 2020.
The man, who was in his early 20s, was shot and killed in the parking lot.
Gavin Perkins’ case has attracted widespread criticism and interest in recent weeks as it appeared that not only would he get away with the alleged 2018 murder, but be released when Central State Hospital officials testified in April they could no longer keep him in custody.
Riley Stephens of Bowling Green was armed with a knife and advanced at officers before being shot by Louisville Metro Police Officer Malcolm Miller March 18, 2022 after ignoring verbal commands and attempts to subdue Stephens with "less lethal methods,” the department said at the time.
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.
Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine announced his office will not pursue criminal charges against any of the Louisville Metro Police officers or National Guard troops who shot at and killed David McAtee at his barbeque business last June.
Police have not released the man’s name or age.
The girl was able to hide and alerted her family to the intruder. Two younger sisters were also inside the home during the break-in.
The news hit hard at North Hardin High, where Ponder was a track star. His cousin teaches at the school and his father drives a school bus.