Ex-Cop on Trial for Role in Breonna Taylor Raid

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A former police officer who participated in the no knock raid that led to the death of Brianna Taylor is set to go on trial this week. Brett Hanson is charged in federal court with violating Taylor's civil rights when he fired 10 shots into her home during the 2020 raid. None of his shots injured anyone. Hankinson pleaded not guilty. He was acquitted in state court on three counts of felony wanton endangerment in March of last year. Jury selection in the case started yesterday. It's expected to continue today.