Brett Hankison, former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor case, to be sentenced today in federal court

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.

Want More Context? 🔎