Breonna Taylor Botched Raid Trial

Defense Closing Argument

The defense delivers their closing argument in the trial of Brett Hankison. MORE

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24-KY v. Hankison: Defense Closing Argument

brett hankison with his attorneys

1-KY v. Hankison: Prosecution Opening Statement

Defense Attorney Mathews

2-KY v. Hankison: Defense Opening Statement

Cody Etherton testifies

3-KY v. Hankison: Cody Etherton

Sgt. Kyle Meany, who was present during the botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, takes the stand.

4-KY v. Hankison: Sgt. Kyle Meany

Detective Mike Nobles, who was present during the botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, takes the stand.

5-KY v. Hankison: Det. Mike Nobles

Detective Anthony James, who was present during the botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, takes the stand.

6-KY v. Hankison: Det. Anthony James

Sgt. Michael Campbell, who was present during the botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, takes the stand.

7-KY v. Hankison: Sgt. Michael Campbell

photo of breonna taylor's door

8-KY v. Hankison: Sgt. Jason Vance

brett hankison's police interview

9-KY v. Hankison: Sgt. Jason Vance PT2

Sgt. Anthony Wilder, who investigated botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, takes the stand.

10-KY v. Hankison: Sgt. Anthony Wilder

bodycam video inside breonna taylor's apartment

11-KY v. Hankison: Law Enforcement Testimony

Aaron Sarppee, whose babysitter lived above Breonna Taylor, takes the stand.

12-KY v. Hankison: Aaron Sarppee

Officer Mike Burns, Lt. Steven Lacefield, Officer Jason Grissom & interim Police Chief Robert Schroeder take the stand.

13-KY v. Hankison: Law Enforcement Testimony

Detective Herman Hall of the Office of the Attorney General takes the stand.

14-KY v. Hankison: Robert Schroeder & Det. Herman Hall

Kentucky State Police forensic scientist Steven Hughes takes the stand in the trial of Brett Hankison.

15-KY v. Hankison: Steven Hughes

casey jones tesitifies

16-KY v. Hankison: S.A. Casey Jones, Bryce Ziegler & Michael Van Arsdale

LMPD firearms instructor Matthew Gelhausen takes the stand in the trial of Brett Hankison.

17-KY v. Hankison: Matthew Gelhausen

Officer Philip Renaud take the stand in the trial of Brett Hankison.

18-KY v. Hankison: Cheryl Schneider & Ofc. Phlip Renaud

Myles Cosgrove deposition video

19-KY v. Hankison: Myles Cosgrove

Chelsey Napper, a neighbor of Breonna Taylor, takes the stand in the trial of Brett Hankison.

20-KY v. Hankison: Chelsey Napper

Sgt. Jason Vance, who investigated the botched raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, is recalled to the stand.

21-KY v. Hankison: Sgt. Jason Vance

22-KY v. Hankison: Brett Hankison

Brett Hankison testifies in his own defense.

23-KY v. Hankison: Brett Hankison PT2

The defense delivers their closing argument in the trial of Brett Hankison.

24-KY v. Hankison: Defense Closing Argument

photo of breonna taylor's apartment

25-KY v. Hankison: Prosecution Closing Argument

brett hankison in court

26-KY v. Hankison: Verdict