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Judge Dismisses Felony Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor Case

Decision attributes Taylor's death to her boyfriend's actions during the raid, reducing charges against former Louisville officers to misdemeanors.

  • Federal judge ruled that Kenneth Walker's shot at police was the legal cause of Breonna Taylor's death.
  • Two former officers, Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, had felony charges dismissed but still face other charges.
  • Judge stated that the faulty warrant was not directly linked to Taylor's death.
  • Taylor's family plans to appeal the decision, seeking full justice.
  • The Justice Department is reviewing the ruling and considering next steps.
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