After it was announced that four LMPD officers have been federally charged in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment, her family, their attorneys and supporters feel like they’re getting justice.”I’ve waited 874 days for this,” Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, said. Hear her remarks in the player above.They all met at Jefferson Square Park Thursday, where protests went on for months after Taylor’s death, to react to the news.”This is a day when Black women saw equal justice in America,” lawyer Benjamin Crump said.Many were heard chanting the same chat that has become familiar in Louisville streets, “Say her name, Breonna Taylor!”Many of those who spoke took time to criticize Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s handling of the case.”The federal government had the guts to do what (Cameron) did not,” attorney Lonita Baker said. Here’s a statement released by the attorneys after the DOJ announcement: “These nearly two and a half years have been extremely difficult for Tamika, Juniyah, and their family as they’ve endlessly fought for justice on behalf of Breonna. Likewise, it has been a tough fight for the attorneys, advocates and community members who have rallied to support Breonna’s family in their quest for justice. “Today was a huge step toward justice. We are grateful for the diligence and dedication of the FBI and the DOJ as they investigated what led to Breonna’s murder and what transpired afterwards. The justice that Breonna received today would not have been possible without the efforts of Attorney General Merrick Garland or Assistant AG for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke. We hope this announcement of a guilty plea sends a message to all other involved officers that it is time to stop covering up and time to accept responsibility for their roles in causing the death of an innocent, beautiful young Black woman. “On behalf of Breonna’s family, thank you to all who have continued to say her name, continued to pray, continued to fight, and continued to shut down all of the hate, negativity, and lies. There have been so many dark days, so many times when hope was lost. We cannot emphasize enough how pivotal your voices and support have been to keep us going.”There are still so many families who are fighting and praying for justice and accountability in situations where their loved ones were wrongfully killed by the police. We need to stand with them, fight with them, pray with them, and do whatever is possible for them. “Say her name. Breonna Taylor.”
After it was announced that four LMPD officers have been federally charged in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s apartment, her family, their attorneys and supporters feel like they’re getting justice.
“I’ve waited 874 days for this,” Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, said. Hear her remarks in the player above.
They all met at Jefferson Square Park Thursday, where protests went on for months after Taylor’s death, to react to the news.
“This is a day when Black women saw equal justice in America,” lawyer Benjamin Crump said.
Many were heard chanting the same chat that has become familiar in Louisville streets, “Say her name, Breonna Taylor!”
Many of those who spoke took time to criticize Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s handling of the case.
“The federal government had the guts to do what (Cameron) did not,” attorney Lonita Baker said.
Here’s a statement released by the attorneys after the DOJ announcement:
“These nearly two and a half years have been extremely difficult for Tamika, Juniyah, and their family as they’ve endlessly fought for justice on behalf of Breonna. Likewise, it has been a tough fight for the attorneys, advocates and community members who have rallied to support Breonna’s family in their quest for justice.
“Today was a huge step toward justice. We are grateful for the diligence and dedication of the FBI and the DOJ as they investigated what led to Breonna’s murder and what transpired afterwards. The justice that Breonna received today would not have been possible without the efforts of Attorney General Merrick Garland or Assistant AG for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke. We hope this announcement of a guilty plea sends a message to all other involved officers that it is time to stop covering up and time to accept responsibility for their roles in causing the death of an innocent, beautiful young Black woman.
“On behalf of Breonna’s family, thank you to all who have continued to say her name, continued to pray, continued to fight, and continued to shut down all of the hate, negativity, and lies. There have been so many dark days, so many times when hope was lost. We cannot emphasize enough how pivotal your voices and support have been to keep us going.
“There are still so many families who are fighting and praying for justice and accountability in situations where their loved ones were wrongfully killed by the police. We need to stand with them, fight with them, pray with them, and do whatever is possible for them.
“Say her name. Breonna Taylor.”
George is Digismak’s reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism