Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid to face retrial after mistrial

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Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid to face retrial after mistrial
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Brett Hankison, an ex-Louisiana officer involved in the raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor, will face a new trial after a federal jury reached an impasse last month. Hankison was charged with violating Taylor's civil rights by using excessive force when he fired 10 shots into her apartment. Prosecutors argued that Hankison's actions endangered the neighboring family. A status hearing is scheduled for January 24, with a new trial date set for October 14. If convicted, Hankison could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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