These laws are “an affront to Judaism itself.”
Grossberg says there is widespread support for this lawsuit among Jewish communities in Louisville and beyond.
Sep 29, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Gov. Andy Beshear just announced his administration has "secured the return" $15 million given to Braidy Industries by the administration of former Gov. Matt Bevin for an aluminum mill that never materialized, and is also working to get the property back, too.
Jun 3, 2021 • 66 tweets • 11 min read
Good morning from the River City FOP Lodge where the Police Merit Board hearing for former LMPD Officer Joshua Jaynes will begin at 9 a.m.
No protesters so far. Just cops, media and one member of the public.
Here’s a quick primer on Jaynes and his effort to get him job back:
I’ll be tweeting throughout the hearing on this thread.
You can watch it live here: fb.watch/4SOWxNRFJJ/
Shields says the homicide rate in Louisville is "shocking" but yet does not receive the level of attention and energy it deserves.
Apr 14, 2021 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
If police accountability and government transparency are things you're into (🙋‍♀️), then yesterday was a big day in Louisville.
Let's recap, shall we?
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First up, the Police Merit Board met yesterday.
They set the appeal for Joshua Jaynes, the former LMPD detective who sought the no-knock warrant for Breonna Taylor's apartment, for four days in June.
You may remember Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who was injured in the March 13 raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, fired off a controversial email last fall, saying they did the “legal, moral and ethical” thing.
Fifty-five years after the Kentucky Open Records Act granted the public access to completed employee disciplinary records, the city of Louisville has decided to comply with the law.
courier-journal.com/story/news/loc…
Notably, this *should* apply to disciplinary records for police officers connected to the fatal LMPD shooting of Breonna Taylor, which the department defended withholding as recently as Thursday.
I say should because the records are not yet in my hands.
Congrats to Louisville Metro Government for complying with a state law that's been on the books well before the UK case.
Wonder what inspired the city's change of heart?
Taylor's death is not the first time these raids have been deadly. A @nytimes analysis found the warrants have resulted in at least 31 civilian and 8 police officer deaths. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
Mar 12, 2021 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
There have been 3 floor amendments filed to SB4, which restricts no-knock warrants.
Perhaps the most significant, from Rep. Blanton, would create exceptions to the SWAT requirement if tactical officers "are unavailable" and for "exigent circumstances."
apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocument…
Blanton's amendment would also weaken the body camera requirement, allowing for "other recording device, if issued by the government."
Stivers bill only allows for no-knocks between 6am- 10pm, but Blanton would extend that to midnight.
Mar 10, 2021 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Happening now: The Kentucky House Judiciary will discuss two measures aimed at no-knock warrant executions.
Rep. Scott's Breonna's law is for discussion only. Sen. Stivers' bill is up for consideration.
Watch here: ket.org/legislature/?s…
Chair Massey said, "realistically," Rep. Scott's bill has more hurdles to clear in the time the General Assembly has left, which is why it's a discussion-only item.
Sen. Stivers' bill, which has unanimously passed in the Senate, is up for a vote in front of the committee today.
Mar 10, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
In this week's Breonna Taylor Case Newsletter:
- Reflecting on her life and legacy, one year later
- Looking ahead to this weekend's memorial in Louisville
- How to join our Facebook live discussion tonight
- Other headlines and news you may have missed
