Former LMPD detective Brett Hankison has taken the witness stand in his own defense in both of his last two trials, and both have ended in his favor.
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Former LMPD detective Brett Hankison has taken the witness stand in his own defense in both of his last two trials, and both have ended in his favor.
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Wednesday marked the third time a jury has visited Taylor’s apartment to better understand testimony and avoid confusion when deliberating a verdict later on.
Jurors in Brett Hankison retrial visit Breonna Taylor’s apartment Read More »
Wednesday marked the third time a jury has visited Taylor’s apartment to better understand testimony and avoid confusion when deliberating a verdict later on.
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The trial of the former LMPD detective took a gut-wrenching turn as prosecutors brought in evidence from the night of the fatal raid at Breonna Taylor’s apartment.
Brett Hankison trial: Jury shown gun he used during Breonna Taylor raid Read More »
The trial of the former LMPD detective took a gut-wrenching turn as prosecutors brought in evidence from the night of the fatal raid at Breonna Taylor’s apartment.
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Joseph Lawson’s attorneys believe based on his grand jury statements, his father, Steve Lawson, has to pursue an “antagonistic defense” against his son.
Joseph Lawson’s attorneys believe based on his grand jury statements, his father, Steve Lawson, has to pursue an “antagonistic defense” against his son.
For the third trial in a row, Myles Cosgrove reaffirmed under oath that he returned fire after another officer was hit by gunfire, trying to neutralize the threat.
For the third trial in a row, Myles Cosgrove reaffirmed under oath that he returned fire after another officer was hit by gunfire, trying to neutralize the threat.
Only one juror is Black, similar to Hankison’s past federal trial which ended in a hung jury and a mistrial last November.
Only one juror is Black, similar to Hankison’s past federal trial which ended in a hung jury and a mistrial last November.
A 12-person jury, with 4 alternates, is expected to be sworn in Friday, with testimony set to start on Monday.
A 12-person jury, with 4 alternates, is expected to be sworn in Friday, with testimony set to start on Monday.
“I would assume any rational prosecutor, if they’ve tried something three times — and were unsuccessful three times — would say, ‘hey, we tried our best.'”
