Jury Declares Mistrial In Ex-Officer Involved In Breonna Taylor Raid
OAN’s Abril Elfi
6:02 PM – Thursday, November 16, 2023
A mistrial declared in case of former officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid
Jury Deadlocked
A jury has declared a mistrial in the case of Brett Hankinson, a former officer who was charged in connection to the fatal raid of Breonna Taylor’s house.
On Thursday, a federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of the former Louisville police officer who was charged with violating the civil rights of Taylor, her boyfriend, and their neighbors, the night Taylor was killed in a police raid in 2020.
The night of the incident, Hankinson fired 10 shots into Taylor’s home after officers came under fire during a drug warrant search on March 13th, 2020.
Some of the gun shots reportedly flew into a neighboring apartment, but did not strike anyone. The 12-member jury sent a note to U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings that said they were at an impasse.
During deliberations, the judge reported hearing “elevated voices” from the jury room, prompting court security agents to enter the room. On Thursday, jurors informed the judge that they were deadlocked on both counts against Hankison and were unable to reach a verdict, prompting Jennings to declare a mistrial.
Federal prosecutors now have to determine if the mistrial could result in a retrial for Hankison.
Lonita Baker, an attorney for Taylor’s family, spoke to the press and said that Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, was disappointed with the outcome but remained encouraged “because a mistrial is not an acquittal.
In August 2022, Hankison was accused in a two-count indictment with deprivation of rights under cover of law, both of which are civil rights violations.
According to court filings, he was charged with knowingly depriving Taylor and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, of their constitutional right to be free from arbitrary seizures, which includes the right to be free from the use of unreasonable force by a police officer during a seizure.
He was also charged with willfully depriving Taylor’s neighbors Chelsey Napper, Cody Etherton, and Zayden Flournoy of their right to be free from the deprivation of liberty without due process of law, which includes the right to be free from a police officer’s use of unjustified force.
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What factors led to the declaration of a mistrial in the case of Brett Hankison?
A Mistrial Declared in Case of Former Officer Charged in Breonna Taylor Raid
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a mistrial was declared in the case of Brett Hankison, a former officer who was charged in connection to the fatal raid of Breonna Taylor’s house. Hankison was accused of using excessive force that violated the rights of Taylor, her boyfriend, and their neighbors on the night Taylor was killed in a police raid in 2020.
During the incident, Hankison fired 10 shots into Taylor’s home after officers came under fire during a drug warrant search on March 13th, 2020. Some of the gunshots reportedly flew into a neighboring apartment but did not strike anyone. The 12-member jury sent a note to U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings stating that they were at an impasse.
During deliberations, the judge reported hearing “elevated voices” from the jury room, prompting court security agents to enter the room. Ultimately, the jurors informed the judge that they were deadlocked on both counts against Hankison and unable to reach a verdict, leading Judge Jennings to declare a mistrial.
Now, federal prosecutors have to determine if the mistrial could result in a retrial for Hankison. Lonita Baker, an attorney for Taylor’s family, spoke to the press and stated that Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, was disappointed with the outcome but remained encouraged ”because a mistrial is not an acquittal.”
In August 2022, Hankison was accused in a two-count indictment with deprivation of rights under the cover of law, both of which are civil rights violations. According to court filings, he was charged with knowingly depriving Taylor and her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, of their constitutional right to be free from arbitrary seizures, which includes the right to be free from the use of unreasonable force by a police officer during a seizure.
He was also charged with willfully depriving Taylor’s neighbors Chelsey Napper, Cody Etherton, and Zayden Flournoy of their right to be free from the deprivation of liberty without due process of law, which includes the right to be free from a police officer’s use of unjustified force.
The declaration of a mistrial leaves the outcome of this case uncertain, and it will be up to the prosecutors to determine the next steps. The trial has brought renewed attention to the issues surrounding police conduct and accountability, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address these systemic problems in order to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
In conclusion, the mistrial in the case of Brett Hankison, the former officer charged in the Breonna Taylor raid, has left many disappointed and uncertain about the pursuit of justice. The outcome of the trial raises important questions about police accountability and the need for ongoing efforts to reform the justice system. It is a reminder that there is still work to be done to ensure equality and justice for all.
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