Historical Events tagged with "no-knock warrant"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Kentucky grand jury declines to indict police officers

September 23rd, 2020 4 years ago

A grand jury in Kentucky decided not to indict three police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor during a botched drug raid. This decision sparked a wave of protests across the United States, as demonstrators called for justice for Taylor and demanded police reform. The announcement about the grand jury's decision led to renewed national conversations about racial inequality and police violence, especially in contexts affecting Black individuals. Her death and the grand jury's ruling became pivotal moments in a larger social movement advocating for systemic change within law enforcement.

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