Four Arrested Outside Louisville Courthouse During Hankison Sentencing

Former Louisville Metro Police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a botched police raid in 2020. Outside the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Louisville, protests erupted, with demonstrators blocking traffic and some engaging in unsafe behavior such as jumping on vehicles. Louisville Metro Police arrested at least four individuals, including Breonna Taylor's aunt, Bianca Austin, citing charges like disorderly conduct and obstruction of a highway. The police department emphasized their respect for First Amendment rights but condemned the unsafe actions and reiterated their responsibility to maintain public safety. Hankison was convicted last year for firing ten shots into Taylor's apartment, although he did not shoot Taylor herself. The sentencing and related protests reflect ongoing community tensions stemming from the case and the broader issues of police accountability and civil rights.