A federal judge has dismissed charges against two former officers involved in Breonna Taylor assault.
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More details on dismissed charges against officers involved in Breonna Taylor raid
According to CNNU.S. District Court Judge Charles Simpson dismissed charges against the former detective Joshua Jaynes and former officer Who is Kyle Meany? The article notes that in 2022, the couple was charged with “filing a false affidavit,” which led to a search of Taylor’s home on March 13, 2020, that resulted in his death.
The pair are also accused of creating “a false narrative to avoid responsibility for their role” in obtaining the search warrant using “false information.” The pair’s initial charges were said to carry a life sentence. Note, TMZ It was reported that no officers were present during the raid.
However, on Thursday, August 22, Judge Simpson reportedly declared that the search warrant did not lead to Taylor’s death. Instead, Simpson reportedly declared that Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, firing a gun at police was “probable cause” of her death.
“There is no direct connection between the warrantless entry and Taylor’s death,” the court ruling said, according to the source. “Taylor’s death was primarily due to the way the warrant was carried out. [Kenneth Walker’s] The decision to open fire, as alleged and argued, was a natural and probable consequence of executing the 12:45 a.m. warrant on ‘an unsuspecting household.’ That decision prompted the return fire, which struck and killed Taylor.”
According to TMZJaynes still faces “two counts of falsifying records, conspiracy to falsify records, and tampering with a witness” in the case. Meany, meanwhile, is said to face “one count of [making] made false statements to federal investigators.” The article added that Jaynes could still face up to 40 years in prison while Meany could still face up to five years.
Social media reaction
Social media users react to updates on Taylor’s case in Shade Room Comments.
Instagram user @sydneieverett wrote, “Justice is not with us. I am really afraid for our future.”
While Instagram user @dakidgowie added, “We live in a country where you can break into someone’s house in the middle of the night and get away with it because the VICTIM tried to defend his home.”
Instagram user @liifeofchristian wrote, “They hate us so much. I will never understand…”
While Instagram user @theajzone added, “WAIT!!!! Their privilege will make you think YOU got it wrong!!!!😵💫Isn’t the only reason your boyfriend would pull out a gun to defend himself from an UNWARNED invasion!!!!!???????”
Instagram user @velly.made.it wrote, “He had the LEGAL RIGHT to shoot them… THEY WERE AT THE WRONG ADDRESS AND WITHOUT A WARNING”
While Instagram user @thecurlymonae added, “Got it. I can enter someone’s house illegally and once they start shooting at me, I can legally kill the residents. Great.”
Instagram user @poetnextd00r wrote, “Luckily we only want equality, when we want revenge they will be scared.”
While Instagram user @brianraynard added, “Let this be a reminder to VOTE in every election, not just presidential. Local and state elections are just as important!”
Meanwhile, Waka Flocka added, ““Fuck, this feels so good”
Additionally, Drita D’Avanzo of ‘Mob Wives’ wrote:
“To those who say boyfriends shouldn’t have shot them & this won’t happen. My house has been raided TWICE. THE POLICE DON’T ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES! THEY MEAN THEY BREAK IN YOUR DOOR with guns pointed in your face & attack! I think I was robbed too! They are supposed to show a warrant! THEY DON’T! The raids should be illegal! The way the GOVERNMENT is crying about January 6th… illegal entry of people! same thing! Same feeling! If you don’t like it… don’t allow it! Citizens don’t have police or national guard to call. Ban raids or do it the right way! knock on the door & show a warrant! No one knows what it feels like to see your door kicked down with a gun pointed in your face! May her soul rest in peace #ripbreaonnataylor #Banned “Invasion!”
Here’s What Happened Recently to Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend
At this point, Kenneth Walker has yet to publicly respond to the federal ruling. Moreover, the ruling comes nearly two years after he was awarded $2 million in a settlement with the city of Louisville, Kentucky, Shade room.
The agreement reportedly argues that the “illegal raid” on Taylor’s home and a “completely false” search warrant led to her death.
“While this tragedy will haunt Kenny for the rest of his life, he is glad this chapter of his life is over,” Walker’s attorney, Steve Romines, said at the time. “He will live with the consequences of being put in danger by a false arrest warrant, being the victim of a hail of bullets, and suffering the horrific and unimaginable death of Breonna Taylor.”
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