Dear MoveOn member,
Police violence against Black people continues to escalate—and as new tragedies at the hands of the police gain national attention, like the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI,1 we're unearthing new, disturbing news about what happened to Breonna Taylor.2
It's now been over 165 days since Breonna Taylor's death, and yet zero progress has been made in charging the police officers, Brett Hankison, Jonathan Mattingly, and Myles Cosgrove, who shot her eight times and killed her.
As we once again lift up our voices to demand justice for the ever-growing list of victims and survivors of police violence, we need to make sure Breonna's case continues to receive the attention—and outrage—that it deserves.
Will you call Attorney General Cameron's office to demand justice for Breonna Taylor?
- (502) 429-7134 - Louisville office of Attorney General Daniel Cameron
After you call, click here to tell us how it went.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who decides whether or not Breonna's killers are held accountable, is feeling the pressure and the public scrutiny it's causing. He recently met with Breonna's family to offer his condolences but has yet to make clear how justice will be served in this case.3 Let's keep the pressure growing.
Since Breonna's death, her community, as well as supporters all over the country, made progress toward justice for Breonna:
- Louisville banned the no-knock warrants that helped police kill Breonna Taylor.4
- The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department dropped the charges against Breonna's partner, Kenneth Walker, who fired his gun in an attempt to protect himself and Breonna when the police barged into their home unannounced.5
- LMPD released the 911 call Kenneth made that proves all this.6
- LMPD Chief Steve Conrad, who was set to retire, was fired.7
Our advocacy is working, and together we will continue to demand that justice is served for Breonna and her family.
Will you make a call for Breonna Taylor now?
Thanks for all you do.
–Mohammad, Anne, Julia, Casey, and the rest of the team
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