SUMMARY: Former LAPD Detective Brett Hankison has been found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during a botched raid at her apartment in 2020. After a lengthy 13-day trial, jurors reached a split verdict, acquitting Hankison on one charge but convicting him on the more serious charge related to Taylor’s civil rights. This marks the first conviction of an officer involved in the case. Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, expressed gratitude for the verdict, emphasizing the ongoing fight for justice. Hankison faces a potential life sentence, with his sentencing set for March 12. Other officers involved are also federally charged.

Jury convicts Brett Hankison of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights

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SUMMARY: Leis Ramos, charged with murder in the August shooting of 24-year-old D’Coin Collins, appeared in court today. The incident occurred during a dispute on Delaware Avenue, where officers found Collins suffering from a gunshot wound; he later died at the hospital. In addition to murder, Ramos faces charges for using restricted ammunition during the crime, with bond set at $1 million. He is scheduled for a status hearing on January 24th, 2024.

A man charged in a deadly Lexington shooting appeared in court Friday.

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SUMMARY: The 77-year-old woman killed in a late Wednesday night crash on I75 has been identified as Sally Brusel. She was driving northbound when she lost control and collided with a diesel semi-truck driven by 26-year-old Justin Hill House. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM near mile marker 71. Kentucky State Police diverted northbound traffic onto US25 at exit 62 and closed the interstate for several hours. KSP Post 11 in London is conducting the investigation into the crash.

The identity of the woman killed in the I-75 crash has been released.

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