Breonna Taylor police violated civil rights, review finds – BBC News

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A Kentucky police department that conducted the botched armed raid in which Breonna Taylor was killed routinely used excessive force, a Department of Justice review has found.

Louisville Metro Police engaged in a pattern of civil rights violations including unjustified neck restraints and canine attacks, the US review said. 

The investigation followed the killing of Breonna Taylor during a chaotic raid in March 2020, in which she was hit by six bullets. 

“The findings are deeply troubling and sobering,” said Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta.

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