Noir Nation; more than four years after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in her own home during a botched police raid, former Louisville officer Brett Hankison has officially been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison.

👩🏾‍⚖️ Justice… or Just a Sentence?

The long-awaited sentencing comes after Hankison was convicted of violating Taylor’s civil rights during the March 2020 no-knock raid. The charges were tied to his reckless firing of bullets into a neighboring apartment, endangering lives—including a child—and marking one of the most disturbing moments in the high-profile case.

While Hankison wasn’t charged with Breonna Taylor’s death directly, his actions that night were part of the chaotic and deadly operation that led to the 26-year-old EMT being shot multiple times by police.

😢 “It’s Not Enough,” 

Tamika Palmer, Breonna’s mother, was present in the courtroom and held back tears as she once again faced the man whose actions contributed to her daughter’s death.

“It’s not enough. But it’s something,” said Palmer. “We’ve waited years for any kind of accountability.”

🏚️ Reckless Firing, Real Consequences

Prosecutors argued Hankison showed a disregard for human life when he blindly fired through sliding glass doors and covered windows without identifying a target. His bullets did not strike Taylor, but the Justice Department insisted that his reckless behavior added to the trauma and terror unleashed that night.

Breonna’s death—and the lack of immediate accountability—sparked global protests and reignited national demands for police reform. Yet for many, this sentencing feels both overdue and underwhelming.

“33 months for endangering lives, while Breonna got a death sentence in her sleep? The math ain’t mathin’,” said a community activist outside the courthouse.

📣 The Fight Isn’t Over

Meanwhile, federal charges are still pending for other former officers involved in falsifying the warrant that led to the raid, including Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany.

🕊️ Breonna’s Name Still Rings Loud

The fight for full justice in Breonna’s name continues.