Breaking News: Justice Dept. seeks 1-day sentence for officer in Breonna Taylor case
The newsletter from The New York Times on July 17, 2025, at 1:21 p.m. ET reports a significant development where the Justice Department is requesting a mere 1-day sentence for an ex-officer convicted in the killing of Breonna Taylor. Brett Hankison, who fired shots through Taylor's window during a problematic drug raid, is at the center of this shocking reversal of efforts made during the Biden administration to address racial disparities in law enforcement.
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