FILE - An image of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by police in her Louisville, Ky., apartment, is seen as people march to honor the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Washington.
Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, left, discusses the consent decree the U.S. Justice Department reached with the city of Louisville, Ky., on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announces that the city has reached a consent decree agreement with the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.
Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor
By DYLAN LOVAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press
FILE - This undated file photo provided by Taylor family attorney Sam Aguiar shows Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Ky.
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FILE - An image of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by police in her Louisville, Ky., apartment, is seen as people march to honor the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Washington.
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A ground mural depicting a portrait of Breonna Taylor is seen at Chambers Park in Annapolis, Md., July 6, 2020.
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Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, left, discusses the consent decree the U.S. Justice Department reached with the city of Louisville, Ky., on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announces that the city has reached a consent decree agreement with the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s police force after an investigation prompted by the and police treatment of protesters, officials said Thursday.
The consent decree, which must be approved by a judge, follows a federal investigation that found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community.
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