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Breonna Taylor’s mother says police, law ‘not made to protect’ Black women - The New York Beacon

Breonna Taylor’s family is requesting the grand jury release the transcripts from the court proceedings Breonna Taylor’s family is fighting back against the decision to not charge Louisville police officers with her death. The family attorney is requesting that Kentucky Attorney GeneralDaniel Cameronrelease the grand […]

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