Hankison, Breonna Taylor and department of justice
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Brett Hankison received a sentence of 33-months following the hours-long hearing on Monday. He was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights.
The former LMPD officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights will be sentenced in federal court.
Advocates have released comments in response to the Trump Justice Department recommending to a federal judge that there was “no need for a prison sentence” for former LMPD officer Brett Hankison.
The sentencing was postponed while the court waited for the Department of Justice's sentencing recommendation.
The former LMPD officer convicted of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights will be sentenced in federal court.A judge will decide whether Hankison will serve any prison time. Sign up for our NewslettersLast week,
The statement follows the U.S. Department of Justice's recommendation that Brett Hankison receive a one-day sentence.