Justice was not served for Breonna Taylor.
We reported earlier today that only one out of the three officers will be indicted. Brett Hankison, who was fired from the force a few months ago, is only facing three counts of Wanton endangerment. This charge is for putting the neighbors at risk when the multiple shots were fired. So ultimately, his charge has nothing to do with the actual murder of Breonna.
The other two cops, Jonathan Mattingly and Myles Cosgrove will not face any charges. Bret also has a $15,000 cash bond. His charge is a class d felony, punishable up to 5 years.
Black Lives Matter advocate Tamika Mallory offers advice for angry protesters. She says it’s important to remain peaceful and not violent.
Tamika Mallory tells the crowd it’s important to remain — not peaceful — but non-violent. She often notes there is a difference between being peaceful and being non-violent. pic.twitter.com/HHk5JmcorU
— Hayes Gardner (@HayesGardner) September 23, 2020
This is how some of the protestors responded to the news:
Protesters are confused and livid. “Is that it?” Someone asked. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor pic.twitter.com/A2jou7MLgi
— Hayes Gardner (@HayesGardner) September 23, 2020
Protesters are yelling at LMPD officers in their squad cars as they march through the streets #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor pic.twitter.com/4RKoAjAT3b
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) September 23, 2020
Social media is heartbroken and furious, take a look:
This country does not value Black life. Will they ever? Probably not. Will we stop fighting? No
— Miabelle (@MiabelleNYC) September 23, 2020
This is heartbreaking. No actual charges for the killing of #BreonnaTaylor. Our system of justice is broken. https://t.co/qzz1gcOcE4
— Will Jawando (@willjawando) September 23, 2020
.@DanielCameronAG gets two awards today. America’s Greatest Defender of White Supremacy and Biggest Coward of the Year.#BreonnaTaylor
— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) September 23, 2020
https://twitter.com/cincinnatibrian/status/1308821014579744770?s=21
It’s all kind of numbing. On one hand it’s like I KNOW I’m not crazy there’s a real problem in our country. On the other I’m sad that everyone doesn’t see it and some don’t want to. Of course I know God is at work. It’s just tough to process it all. #BreonnaTaylor https://t.co/b1ALKdkRS3
— Lecrae (@lecrae) September 23, 2020
#BreonnaTaylor wasn't "lost" to her family. She was killed by three cops that shot up her home while she was sleeping while they were at the wrong address looking for someone who had already been brought into custody.
— Dr. Jason Johnson (@DrJasonJohnson) September 23, 2020
So basically the real problem with murdering #BreonnaTaylor was that shooting so many times risked possibly hurting some white people living nearby? https://t.co/Jnyc7XNWzY
— Scott Santens (@scottsantens) September 23, 2020
Today’s decision should give you MORE REASONS to RUN TO THE POLLS (or send your vote in early!) Earn My Vote is a great place to get you started.
A reminder that most states elect their Attorney General.
Add the lack of justice for #BreonnaTaylor to the list of reasons you’re going to the polls this November and VOTE.
— SYLVII YA YA (@SylviaObell) September 23, 2020
In the USA Justice is not blind, she's white and racist#BreonnaTaylor pic.twitter.com/FPidptfamK
— Nathaniel Mulcahy🪕🌹 (@aVoice4MA6) September 23, 2020
#BreonnaTaylor fucking deserved better
— DEADSKULL 🇦🇲 (@deadskulltweets) September 23, 2020