A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case against former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, who was charged with violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor and others in a March 2020 raid that resulted in Taylor's death. The jury informed the judge that they were deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberations. This outcome is a major blow for Taylor's family and local civil rights leaders who have been pushing for accountability. It also highlights the difficulty federal authorities face in convicting law enforcement officers.

Hankison was charged with endangering Taylor, her boyfriend, and their neighbors when he fired 10 shots during the raid. He claimed he feared for the safety of fellow officers. If convicted, he could have faced a maximum sentence of life in prison. This mistrial means that no officer has been held accountable for Taylor's death on state or federal charges.

Federal authorities will now decide whether to retry Hankison, who has already been acquitted on state charges. Another former officer involved in the raid pleaded guilty to federal charges in August. The mistrial reflects the challenges of convicting law enforcement officers and the ongoing fight for justice in police shootings.