Brett Hankison
Brett Hankison is a former officer with the Louisville Metro Police Department who gained notoriety for his involvement in the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor during a controversial 'no-knock' raid. In March 2022, he was found guilty of wanton endangerment for his actions during the incident, which sparked widespread protests and calls for police reform across the United States.
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Brett Hankison was found guilty of violating the rights of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed in a police action in 2020.
Ekspolitimann dømt etter at Breonna Taylor ble drept
Norway· 2025-07-22
Brett Hankison was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the raid on Breonna Taylor’s home.
Ex-officer sentenced to nearly three years for role in Breonna Taylor’s killing | Breonna Taylor
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Brett Hankison was handed a 33-month prison term for breaching the civil rights of Breonna Taylor.
Breonna Taylor case: Ex-police officer Brett Hankison handed 33 months prison sentence; Judge rejects DOJ’s call for leniency
India· 2025-07-22
Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for using excessive force during the deadly Breonna Taylor raid.
U.S. judge sentences ex-police officer to 33 months for violating Breonna Taylor’s rights
Canada· 2025-07-22Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison after being convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights.
Officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid gets 33-month sentenceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
Brett Hankison was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the Breonna Taylor raid.
Brett Hankison: Judge gives ex-officer nearly 3 years in Breonna Taylor raid, rebuffs DOJ call for no prison time
United States· 2025-07-21Brett Hankison was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights by using excessive force during a botched raid.
US seeks one-day prison for officer convicted in botched raidUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-17Brett Hankison was convicted of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a police raid.
Justice Department says former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid should get one day in jailUnited States· 2025-07-17
An ex-officer with the Louisville Metro Police, Brett Hankison, was found guilty of using excessive force in Ms Taylor's death.
Trump administration to scrap police reform measures in some US citiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-21