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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dylan Lovan

Judge denies request by ex-detective convicted in Breonna Taylor raid to delay prison sentence

Breonna Taylor Hankison Trial - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A former Louisville police detective convicted of using excessive force during the deadly Breonna Taylor raid is expected to report to prison this week, after a judge denied his bid to remain free while he appeals the sentence.

Brett Hankison became the first officer involved in the raid to be convicted on criminal charges when a jury found him guilty of using excessive force in November. He was sentenced to 33 months in prison in July but quickly filed an appeal asking a judge to let him remain free on bond.

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