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DOJ Asks Appeals Court to Free Brett Hankison on Bond During Appeal

Prosecutors argue his appeal raises substantial legal questions warranting release pending review.

Overview

  • Hankison is serving a 33‑month federal sentence at FCI Fort Dix after surrendering in October.
  • Justice Department filings submitted Nov. 13–14 tell the Sixth Circuit he poses no flight risk or danger to the community.
  • A federal jury in October 2024 convicted him of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights, and acquitted him on the count involving neighbors.
  • Prosecutors previously urged a one‑day sentence with credit for time served, a recommendation the judge rejected in July.
  • The government highlights appellate issues over whether his gunfire constituted a Fourth Amendment seizure, the reasonableness and willfulness of his force, and sentencing factors, with the appeals court to decide on release.