BREONNA TAYLOR

UPDATES

(most to least recent)

• “Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron hasn't addressed the public much since his office took on the case, and the last time he did, he made it clear he would not provide a timeline on when it'd be complete. On Friday, (8/7) he gave an update on Twitter saying his office is currently waiting on additional testing and analysis from federal partners, including a ballistics test from the FBI crime lab.  FBI Louisville conducted a two-day search at Taylor's Louisville apartment on June 19.  An FBI spokesperson said they collected a significant amount of ballistic evidence and completed a shooting reconstruction.  That evidence is now being tested and analyzed at the FBI Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.  On Friday, the FBI said in a news release that, "once the FBI Laboratory has completed its findings, FBI Louisville will promptly share our results with the Attorney General's Office."  It's been nearly two months since that evidence was collected and no timeline was given on when it might be ready.”
•  Read full article here: Breonna Taylor case: FBI crime lab still processing ballistic evidence from June

• There is a new official petition we need to make sure to sign and share: 

Justice for Breonna Taylor

• There is a bill currently in Congress called the Justice For Breonna Taylor Act that would ban no-knock raids nationwide.  Florida and Oregon are the only two states that ban no-knock warrants statewide, though more are now considering it as the topic has garnered headlines. Several cities have recently banned the practice, including Louisville last week and Houston last year.  It was introduced in the Senate on June 11 as bill number S. 3955, by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).  Read more here: Summary of S. 3955: Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

• The Louisville Metro Council’s Government Oversight and Audit Committee have voted this week to launch an investigation into Mayor Greg Fischer’s handling of the deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee and the surrounding protests.
• Read more here: Louisville mayor to be investigated for handling of Breonna Taylor case 
• Here is the order to investigate: File #: OR-004-20

• All felony charges against the protestors have been dropped

• On 7/14 a group of protesters from a group called Until Freedom gathered on the lawn of Daniel Cameron’s new home in Louisville for a sit in.  87 have been arrested on felony charges, but are now being processed out.  This is a coordinated effort by the Grassroots Law Project and Until Freedom.  Read More: 87 people charged with felonies after Breonna Taylor protest at attorney general's house  It looks like all the bails have been taken care of for this round of protests but you can help their future protests by DONATING HERE: Donate 

• A video taken by a neighbor moments after Breonna Taylor’s shooting has been released via Breonna’s sister.  For more info and to see the video read here: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jgxjyp/exclusive-new-videos-from-breonna-taylors-sister-show-police-moments-after-shooting?utm_medium=vicenewsig&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-vicenews&utm_content=later-8441049&utm_source=instagram

• A new name has been added to our calls for justice.  Detective Joshua Jaynes sought, wrote and approved the no-knock warrant for Breonna Taylor’s home based on demonstrably false information.  He lied and said the US postmaster told him Breonna Taylor was getting illegal packages in her home.  The postmaster has since gone on record saying he never said that. Without these lies which led to the warrant, Breonna Taylor would be alive today.

• New information has led Breonna Taylor’s legal team to amend their lawsuit to say the raid in which Breonna died was a result of a politically-driven police operation “to clear out” a Louisville street to make way for a multi-million gentrification plan.  Read more here:
• 1) Breonna Taylor’s Death Was Connected to Shady Louisville Gentrification Plan: Lawsuit
• 2) Lawyers: Breonna Taylor case connected to gentrification plan

• Officer Brett Hankison has been fired but is now appealing his termination.  We need to focus our efforts on making sure this appeal does not go through in addition to continuing our regular action steps for Breonna.  It is highly suggested to also write snail mail letters to the information below.  Please continue to hit up the other numbers, emails, etc as well with the same message we have been putting forth in the script.  Check out the link below to read the appeal:
• https://htv-prod-media.s3.amazonaws.com/files/hankison-1593177581.pdf
• PS: Lest we forget, multiple women have now come forth alleging that Brett Hankison sexually assaulted them while he was in uniform and the LMPD is looking into their allegations.  Read more here:
• Louisville police officer in Breonna Taylor shooting accused of sexual assault
• Brett Hankison’s termination letter, from the LMPD twitter account:
• https://twitter.com/LMPD/status/1275559612410888193/photo/1

                DIRECT ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE

SIGN THESE PETITIONS

Most of these are almost at their goals so please let’s help to meet them!

https://act.weareultraviolet.org/sign/justice-for-breonna-corps?as_text=1&akid=s1107414..1q-ReQ

Justice for Breonna Taylor

https://go.theactionpac.com/sign/Pass-Breonnas-Law-KY/

https://justiceforbreonna.org/

https://www.standwithbre.com/

https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor 

• CALL/WRITE IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR ACT

The link in red below will take you to a google doc with all the snail mail addresses and specific scripts currently in play.  This includes all the snail mails listed below and also a ton of new ones to write/call in support of the proposed Justice For Breonna Taylor Act which, if passed, will ban no-knock raids nationwide.

copy and paste this link into your browser: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uZYY1hvw3oAElBErRt1wxNJqwnEH_bGyBpacvZmdy1I/edit?usp=sharing

• WRITE TO THESE SNAIL MAILS OF THOSE WHO CAN DIRECTLY AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF BRETT HANKISON’S APPEAL 
• (this information can also be found at the link in red above)

A NOTE ON WRITING TO THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE APPEAL

When contacting the information of those involved with the appeals, focus on denying Brett Hankison’s appeal rather than the entire list of demands.  Say you are writing/calling because you want to express your opinion that Brett Hankison’s appeal needs to be denied.  Remember to be polite.  These are people doing a job and we really want them to hear us.  I have talked to Ms. Brenda Harral on the phone a few times now and she is extremely helpful and sweet.  THE LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE MERIT BOARD IS LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO HEAR HIS APPEAL.  Do not say they need to not hear the appeal, that is not an option, rather say deny the appeal, or do not let him be reinstated, something along those lines.  When you’re writing letters or emails even a few lines will do if you don’t have time for more, just tell them how you truly feel about Brett Hankison being potentially allowed back out onto the street as a police officer.  I have heard over and over how snail mail is most effective so definitely, if you are able, please write and send a physical letter in your own words about how you feel Brett Hankison’s appeal must be denied.

Chair of the Police Merit Board (they will decide the outcome of Brett Hankison’s appeal):

Brenda Harral

3206 Wynbrooke Cir

Louisville, KY 40241

(502) 426-6248

Louisville Metro Police Merit Board

Louisville Metro Human Resources

517 Court Place

Louisville, KY 40202

Cynthia.Doemer@louisvilleky.gov

Civil Service/Merit Board Human Resources: 502-574-8100

SCRIPT

“Dear Ms. Harral / Members of the Louisville Metro Police Merit Board,

I hope this finds you and yours well and safe in these uncertain times.  My name is _____ and I am writing to implore you to deny the appeal of Brett Hankison.  Because of his ineptitude as a police officer Breonna Taylor was killed and both her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, and neighbors were exposed to serious danger and now have to live with the trauma of that night.  If he is allowed back on the force he will pose a threat to all he comes into contact with.  I ask that you please uphold Chief Robert Schroeder’s decision to fire Brett Hankison because he is unfit to be a police officer.  Thank you very much for taking the time to read my letter.

Sincerely,

________”  

SNAIL MAILS OF OTHERS INVOLVED IN APPEAL

Chief Robert Schroeder

Louisville Metro Police Dept.

633 W. Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Robert.Schroeder@louisvilleky.gov

(he is the one who fired Brett Hankison)

SCRIPT

“Dear Chief Schroeder,

I hope this finds you and yours well and safe in these uncertain times.  My name is _____ and I am writing to first thank you for your decision to fire Brett Hankison, and second to call for the firing of Jonathan Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes.  These men did their jobs abysmally and as a result Breonna Taylor, an innocent, is dead.  Her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, and neighbors were exposed to serious danger and now have to live with the trauma of that night.  Jonathan Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes do not deserve to keep their jobs.  Please do the right thing: fire them and make Louisville a safer place.  Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.

Sincerely,

________”      

Wm. Dennis Sims, Esq.

Louisville Metro Police Dept.

633 W. Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Dennis.Sims@louisvilleky.gov

(LMPD legal advisor, will be the lawyer fighting against the appeal)

SCRIPT

“Dear Mr. Sims,

I hope this finds you and yours well and safe in these uncertain times.  My name is _____ and I am writing to send my support your way as you prepare to fight against the appeal of Brett Hankison.  I believe Chief Schroeder was right to fire him, and that the Louisville Metro Police Department will be much safer without him.  I believe you will do everything in your power to uphold Chief Schroeder’s decision and hope that everything with his appeal goes smoothly for you.  Thank you for your work and know that there are lots of us out here rooting for you.

Best to you,  _____”

SNAIL MAILS TO WRITE WITH ALL DEMANDS

Home Address of Mayor Greg Fischer:

Greg Fischer

1715 Spring Drive

Louisville, KY 40205

Work Address of Mayor Greg Fischer:

Mayor Greg Fischer

527 W. Jefferson Street

4th Floor

Louisville, KY 40202

Attorney General Daniel Cameron

700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 118

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Governor Andy Beshear

700 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

SCRIPT

“Dear ______,

I hope this finds you and yours well and safe in these uncertain times.  My name is _______ and I am writing to add my voice to the millions of others calling out for justice for Breonna Taylor.  Our demands are as follows: Brett Hankison’s termination appeal must be denied.  Jonathan Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes must be immediately fired.  All four men must be arrested and charged with the murder of Breonna Taylor and their pensions revoked.  No-knock raids must be banned, not only in Louisville, but throughout the entire state of Kentucky.  I demand you do absolutely everything in your power to see these demands met.  Breonna Taylor should be alive today, she was an essential worker who helped to save lives and her killers must be held fully accountable.  Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.”

Sincerely,

________

TEXT

“ENOUGH” TO 55156

EMAIL

I have been putting “a major concern” or “a serious issue” in the subject line rather than anything to do with Breonna Taylor because they are being so sneaky and blocking stuff, but this is just my own thinking so if anyone knows otherwise please let me know.

State AG Special Prosecutor Daniel Cameron: attorney.general@ag.ky.gov

Mayor Greg Fischer: Greg.Fischer@louisvilleky.gov

Interim Police Chief Robert Schroeder: robert.schroeder@louisvilleky.gov

Every Louisville City Council Person:

jessica.green@louisvilleky.gov

barbara.shanklin@louisvilleky.gov

keisha.dorsey@louisvilleky.gov

donna.purvis@louisvilleky.gov

david.james@louisvilleky.gov

paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov

brandon.coan@louisvilleky.gov

bill.hollander@louisvilleky.gov

pat.mulvihill@louisvilleky.gov

kevin.kramer@louisvilleky.gov

rick.blackwell@louisvilleky.gov

mark.fox@louisvilleky.gov

cindi.fowler@louisvilleky.gov

kevin.triplett@louisvilleky.gov

scott.reed@louisvilleky.gov

markus.winkler@louisvilleky.gov

marilyn.parker@louisvilleky.gov

anthony.piagentini@louisvilleky.gov

stuart.benson@louisvilleky.gov

nicole.george@louisvilleky.gov

robin.engel@louisvilleky.gov

james.peden@louisvilleky.gov

madonna.flood@louisvilleky.gov

david.yates@louisvilleky.gov

brent.ackerson@louisvilleky.gov

NUMBERS TO CALL

honestly most of these numbers go to full message boxes so definitely write letters/email before you call but still call!  I’ve been able to get through to a few message machines that I could leave messages on and some humans too so you never know.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron: 502-696-5300

Automated Line to Multiple Louisville Numbers: 502-735-1784 **I have been having some good luck getting through on this one

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s Office (push 1, whoever takes down your message will send it to the mayor’s office): 502-574-2003

Mayor Greg Fischer’s Cell: (502) 727-1570 (to the best of my knowledge, lmk on instagram @alessandraharperpekins if you find out otherwise)

Louisville Metro Council: 502-574-3902

State AG Special Prosecutor: 502-696-5300

Governor Andy Beshear: 502-564-2611

Police Public Integrity Unit: 502-574-2136

Chief Financial Officer Daniel Frockt: 502-574-6095

Chief of Staff Katie Dalinger: 502-574-1905

Communications Director Jean Porter: 502-584-2383

Community Building Chief Vincent James 502-574-2012

Resilience and Community Services Director Michael Meeks: 502-574-6848

SCRIPT

“Hi my name is [your name] and I am calling/writing to add my voice to the hundreds of thousands who are calling out for justice for Breonna Taylor.  Our demands are as follows: Brett Hankison’s termination appeal must not proceed.  Jonathan Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes must be immediately fired.  All four men must be arrested and charged with the murder of Breonna Taylor and their pensions revoked.  No-knock raids must be banned not only in Louisville, but throughout the entire state of Kentucky.  We demand you do absolutely everything in your power to see these demands met, whether you are able to act directly or put pressure on those who are.  Breonna Taylor should be alive today, she was an essential worker who helped to save lives and her killers must be held fully accountable.  Thank you for your time.”

RELATED: BAN NO KNOCK-WARRANTS IN STATE OF KENTUCKY

There was a law passed in Louisville (Breonna’s Law) which bans no-knock raids just in the city of Louisville.  Now we are trying to get them banned throughout Kentucky.  Email the addresses below and ask that they present (to their state government agencies) a state-wide ban on no-knock warrants.  

EMAIL

State Rep. Joni Jenkins: joni.jenkins@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Morgan McGarvey: morgan.mcgarvey@lrc.ky.gov