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Reflecting on four years since protests for Breonna Taylor began

Protests

Protesters burn construction equipment, throw explosives at police at Atlanta public safety training site

According to police, 35 people have now been detained so far with charges pending.
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Hundreds protest in downtown Louisville over SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade

Joined by ACLU of Kentucky, Planned Parenthood and local and state leaders, a sea of protesters gathered first at Louisville's federal courthouse.
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Grandmaster Jay convicted in federal court, but how long could he serve in prison?

On Friday, a federal jury convicted John “Grand Master Jay” Johnson of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers during the social justice protests in 2020.
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Jury finds 'Grandmaster Jay' guilty on both counts

Johnson was arrested on December 3, 2020 at his Ohio home and charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees.
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Activists cautiously hopeful after federal indictment of former LMPD officer connected to David McAtee's death

Activists said this is a small step toward progress, but they said it’s hard to be optimistic knowing there's a chance that a conviction won't follow.
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Peace rally held in honor of Breonna Taylor

Louisville groups and activists celebrated her life while discussing what's to come in the future.
Community

Protests return to downtown Louisville after Brett Hankison acquittal

Protestors made their voices heard in downtown Louisville for the second night in a row, following Brett Hankison's not guilty verdict.
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Protests return to Jefferson Square Park in wake of Brett Hankison not guilty verdict

Protestors say they're back and they'll stay out until they see real change--in policing, and in the judicial system.
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Group marches in downtown Louisville after former LMPD officer Brett Hankison found not guilty of wanton endangerment charges

Brett Hankison's charges were related to shots fired into Breonna Taylor's neighbor's apartment the night of the March 13, 2020 raid on her apartment.
Protests

First wave of truck convoys expected on Capital Beltway on Wednesday

The first wave of protesters will be departing from Scranton, Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning and could bring delays on I-495.
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Parents protest at Louisville Archdiocese over COVID protocols, mask mandate in catholic schools

On Monday, parents gathered outside the Archdiocese to protest COVID-19 protocols and mask requirements in Catholic schools.