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LMPD Does Not Keep Us Safe

If racism is a public health crisis, then the Louisville Metro Police Department is a tumor. And a tumor can't…
by Shauntrice Martin, BLM Louisville
06.15.21
David McAtee, Louisville business owner killed by police
Louisville DA Says David McAtee's Killing Was Justified

A Kentucky district attorney found that the police and national guardsman shooting death of David McAtee, a legally armed Black…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.25.21
One Year Anniversary Of The Killing Of Breonna Taylor Marked By Protests
KY Authorities Ignored Findings In Breonna Taylor Probe

The probe directly contradicts the actions made by law enforcement authorities, namely former Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Yvette Gentry…
by Charise Frazier
05.10.21
Louisville Metro Police Department Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly
LMPD Cop Retires After Cashing In On Book

Weeks after reportedly securing a book deal regarding his involvement in Taylor's death, Officer Jonathan Mattingly plans to retire from…
by Charise Frazier
04.29.21
Louisville Police Chief Erika Shields
Unpacking Louisville Police Chief’s Response To DOJ Probe

Louisville Police Cheif Erika Shields took an unexpected tack in response to the news that the U.S. Department of Justice…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.26.21
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All The Ways Daniel Cameron Failed Breonna Taylor

From the poorly planned release of his engagement photos to the release of the grand jury tapes, it's apparent that…
by Charise Frazier
03.12.21
People protest a Kentucky grand jurys indictment of one of three police officers in the killing of Breonna Taylor, but not for her death
Cops In Breonna Taylor's Police Killing Finally Fired

Det. Joshua Jaynes and Det. Myles Cosgrove will officially be terminated after receiving notice of the LMPD's impending decision last…
by Charise Frazier
01.06.21
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Breonna Taylor's Mom Pushes Biden For Police Reform

Tamika Palmer ran a full-page ad in The Washington Post directed at President-elect Joe Biden, urging for police reform and…
by Charise Frazier
12.17.20
Kentucky Attorney General Releases Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Tapes
2nd Breonna Taylor Activist Killed By Gun Violence

Smith is the second activist following the shooting of Hazma 'Travis' Nagdy, to be murdered in the wake of Breonna…
by Charise Frazier
12.15.20
Louisville Prepares For Possible Unrest As Grand Jury Decision In Breonna Taylor Case Nears
Request For New Breonna Taylor Prosecutor Is Denied

The Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council claimed they had no authority during a vote on Friday.
by Charise Frazier
12.04.20
Louisville Police Officer Charged With Wanton Endangerment In Breonna Taylors Death
Breonna Taylor's Killers 'Got Away With Murder'

A grand jury recommended there should be multiple counts of wanton endangerment in the first degree charged against one of…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.24.20
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Police Prepare Like No Breonna Taylor Charges Coming

The Louisville Metro Police Department has declared a state of emergency "in anticipation of Attorney General Daniel Cameron's announcement in…
by NewsOne Staff
09.22.20
"STAND 4 Breonna Taylor" March Held In Austin, Texas
More Cops Investigated In Breonna Taylor's Killing

More Louisville Metro Police Department officers are being investigated in Breonna Taylor's shooting as the city prepares for Kentucky AG…
by NewsOne Staff
09.21.20
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Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Is Finally Empaneled

A grand jury empaneled by Kentucky's attorney general is set to decide "very soon" whether to charge one, some or…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.10.20
Billboards Placed Across Louisville Call For The Arrest Of Police Officers Involved In Killing Of Breonna Taylor
Prosecutors Slammed For Trying To 'Frame' Breonna Taylor

Kentucky prosecutors are slandering Breonna Taylor's reputation by trying to "posthumously frame" her in order "to clear police," lawyers charged.
by NewsOne Staff
09.03.20
DHS Makes Deal With Oregon Governor To Withdraw Federal Agents From Portland
'Legal Experts' Whitesplain Lack Of Breonna Taylor Charges

A couple of legal experts interviewed by the Associated Press suggested we should probably not hold our breaths waiting for…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.05.20
Protests Continue In Minneapolis Area Over Death Of George Floyd
Why Aren't ALL Breonna Taylor’s Killers Fired, Charged?

It's been more than three months since Louisville police officers executed Breonna Taylor in her own home.
by NewsOne Staff
06.26.20
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Police Chief To Retire After Breonna Taylor's Killing

The surprise retirement announcement by Lousiville Metro Police Department Chief Steve Conrad came about two months after cops botched a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.25.20
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Intoxicated Ex-Cop Acquitted Of Wanton Endangerment In Shooting…

A Louisville court cleared former officer Chauncey Carthan (pictured center) of wanton endangerment charges Thursday, almost three years after he drunkenly shot…
by Hannington Dia
04.17.21
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