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September 25, 2020

Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to file lawsuits against people calling him a 'murderer'

Louisville Metro Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who was not indicted in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, will file civil lawsuits against individuals calling him a "murderer."

September 25, 2020

Kamala Harris praises BLM, says ongoing protests are 'essential' for change in US

Peaceful protests surrounding racial injustice are critical for the nation's progress and help to keep law enforcement in check, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., said on Friday.

September 25, 2020

Louisville officer who criticized Black Lives Matter and Antifa in email relieved of command, to retire

A Louisville police officer who criticized Black Lives Matter activists and Antifa supporters in an email last month was relieved of her command and will retire, officials said Friday. 

September 25, 2020

Kentucky Gov. Beshear confirms Trump called him Wednesday, agrees federal reinforcements not needed as of now

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said President Trump called him Wednesday night and they agreed that federal reinforcements were not immediately needed despite a new wave of protests that saw two police officers shot and more than 100 people arrested. 

September 25, 2020

Woman charged after allegedly hitting cyclist during Breonna Taylor protest

The crash occurred as protesters took to the streets to express outrage after a Kentucky grand jury did not charge Louisville police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.

September 25, 2020

Breonna Taylor's mother: Grand jury decision shows why I have 'no faith in the legal system'

Breonna Taylor’s mother says the grand jury decision announced this week in the case of her daughter’s killing shows why she has “no faith in the legal system, in the police and the laws that are not made to protect us Black and Brown people.” 

September 25, 2020

Breonna Taylor's family demands Kentucky AG release grand jury transcripts, lawyer says

Breonna Taylor family attorney Ben Crump, at a spirited news conference Friday morning, called on Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to release grand jury transcripts in the case against the officers involved in her shooting death earlier this year.

September 25, 2020

Breonna Taylor protests: Suspect accused of shooting Louisville cops pleads not guilty

The man arrested in the shooting of two police officers in Louisville during Breonna Taylor protests two nights ago pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of assault and wanton endangerment.

September 25, 2020

Peter Kirsanow reacts to restaurant diners being threatened during protests: 'At some point, they’re going to sit at the wrong table'

The hysteria surrounding the shootings of unarmed Blacks has been caused by "irresponsible" reporting, said U.S. Commission for Civil Rights member Peter Kirsanow, reacting to a video showing protestors attacking diners at a restaurant.

September 25, 2020

Breonna Taylor shooting: Video purportedly shows tense moments after officer was struck by gunfire

A new video has emerged purportedly showing the tense moments after Louisville Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly was struck by gunfire while responding to Breonna Taylor’s apartment on the night she was killed.