Legal & Justice System - Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights [1][3] - The Department of Justice initially recommended a sentence of one day for Hankison [2][5] - Federal sentencing guidelines suggested a prison term of 11 to 14 years [7] - Hankison was convicted on one of two counts he was facing, after a mistrial in the first case [10] - Three other officers have been charged in connection with the case, one of whom pleaded guilty to charges involving the warrant [18] - Sentencing for one of the other officers is scheduled for next year, while the other two have not yet faced trial [19] Community Impact & Reactions - Breonna Taylor's aunt was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing a highway during demonstrations [15] - The Louisville Police Department acknowledged the pain and damaged trust caused by the case [16] - Demonstrations and emotions are still present in Louisville, Kentucky, related to Breonna Taylor's death and the Black Lives Matter movement [13][14] Political & Procedural Aspects - The prosecution team did not sign the memo suggesting the lower sentence; instead, it was signed by political leadership [10][11] - The no-knock warrant that led to the raid on Taylor's home is now illegal in her home state [3]
Former cop convicted of excessive force in Breonna Taylor case gets 33 months
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