Two former officers connected to Breonna Taylor’s death have core charges dismissed by Kentucky judge

A judge in Kentucky dismissed core charges against two former Louisville police officials involved in the raid that ended in Breonna Taylor’s death, stating that Taylor’s boyfriend’s gunfire was the proximate cause. The judge found that the officers did not directly cause Taylor’s death, which was a result of her boyfriend opening fire when police arrived at their apartment. The officers were indicted in 2022 for allegedly depriving Taylor of her constitutional rights, with one officer charged with conspiracy and the other with lying to investigators. The judge’s ruling reduced the charges to misdemeanors for the officers involved. The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing the decision, and Taylor’s family has expressed disappointment and plans to continue fighting for justice. The ruling comes after a mistrial for another former officer charged in connection with the case, with prosecutors planning to retry him in October. This case has been highlighted by civil rights activists as an example of police negligence and disregard for the rights of Black individuals, particularly in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Overall, the ruling in this case has reignited discussions about police accountability and the protection of civil rights in law enforcement practices.

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