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Oprah Buys Billboard Ads Demanding Arrest of Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor Shooting

Winfrey’s billboards, which began going up on Thursday and are scheduled to all be in place by Monday, read: “Demand that the police involved in killing Breonna Taylor be arrested and charged. Visit UntilFreedom.com.”

August 7, 2020

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Kentucky Officer in Fatal OIS to be Fired by Department

An officer with the Louisville (KY) Police Department will reportedly be fired on Friday after his involvement in the fatal shooting of a woman at her apartment earlier this year.

June 19, 2020

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Father of Fallen Louisville Officer Criticizes Elected Officials for Lack of Leadership

An officer who is now retired from the Louisville Metro Police Department has expressed frustration with elected leaders in that city as well as agency command staff for what he calls "inadequate" leadership amid ongoing protests following the shooting death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor in late May.

June 17, 2020

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Louisville Prohibits No-Knock Warrants

"In the aftermath of the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor, it is clear that the danger of these type of warrants pose to civilians and police officers is greater than their benefit," Mayor Greg Fischer said.

June 12, 2020

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Protesters Protect Solo Louisville Officer from Angry Mob

“Why are you guys protecting him?” Lee said the angry crowd yelled.

June 4, 2020

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Louisville Mayor Fires LMPD Chief Steve Conrad Amid Civil Unrest

After four consecutive nights of protests, rioting, and civil unrest, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on Monday announced that LMPD Chief Steve Conrad has been fired.

June 2, 2020

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Kentucky Officer Dragged by Vehicle from Traffic Stop

A Kentucky man is facing several charges—including attempted murder of a police officer—after attempting to escape from a traffic stop late Tuesday.

May 14, 2020

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Kentucky Deputy Dies in Single-Car Patrol Vehicle Collision

A deputy with the Hopkins County (KY) Sheriff’s Office has died in a single-vehicle traffic collision.

April 23, 2020

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Kentucky Officer Credited with Saving Infant's Life

An officer with the Vine Grove (KY) Police Department is being credited with saving the life of an infant in distress.

April 3, 2020

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Kentucky Deputies Enforce Quarantine on Man who Refused to Self Isolate

Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa said the man is now cooperating, but deputies will remain outside his house 24/7 for the foreseeable future.

March 17, 2020

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FBI Agent Shot Arresting Kentucky Constables

The constables conspired to violate the civil rights of people through bogus searches and by taking their property without proper cause, a federal grand jury charged.

March 6, 2020

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New Kentucky Law Requires SROs to Carry Guns

"I simply cannot ask a school resource officer to stop an armed gunman entering a school without them having the ability to not only achieve this mission, but also to protect themselves," Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said during a press conference.

February 24, 2020