A sentencing hearing for Brett Hankison, a former Kentucky police officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during a botched drug raid, is set for Monday. Hankison, found guilty of using excessive force that led to Taylor’s death, faces a recommendation from the Justice Department for just one day in prison, which has been criticized as insufficient by Taylor’s family attorney, Ben Crump.
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Man admits killing wife, lived with decomposing body for weeks in Texas home
A Texas man, Charles Byrd, 49, confessed to killing his wife, Angela Byrd, 44, and hiding her decomposing body in their home for weeks, reportedly stating he wanted to "go big or go home" with his first crime. He was arrested after a family member alerted authorities, and while facing charges of tampering with evidence, murder charges may follow pending the medical examiner's ruling. Want More Context? 🔎
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