DOJ Recommends Minimal Sentence for Breonna Taylor Officer | JQJO

Brett Hankison, the former Louisville police officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights, faces sentencing on Monday. The Department of Justice recommends a one-day jail sentence and three years of supervised release, citing his clean record and the fact that none of his shots hit anyone. While facing a potential life sentence, the DOJ argues a short sentence is sufficient, considering the jury's verdict will likely prevent him from future law enforcement work and firearm possession. Hankison's actions during a botched narcotics raid in March 2020 contributed to the national Black Lives Matter movement.