A federal jury on Friday cleared a former Kentucky police detective of a charge he violated the civil rights of Breonna Taylor's neighbors by using excessive force during a botched 2020 drug raid that left Taylor dead.
The 12-member jury remained deadlocked on the second charge, which involves Brett Hankison using excessive force on Taylor, who was fatally shot by other officers. The jury could continue to deliberate on that charge Friday night, but they have indicated to the judge in two notes that they are deadlocked on that count.
