Judge Rules Actions of Cops in Breonna Taylor Case Did Not Directly Cause Her Death

In a shocking turn of events, former Louisville detective Joshua Jaynes and former Louisville Sgt. Kyle Meany, the cops involved in the botched raid that led to the tragic death of Breonna Taylor, have received a partial dismissal of their felony counts. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Simpson stated that their actions did not directly result in Taylor’s death, but rather it was the manner in which the warrant was executed that led to the fatal shooting.

The indictment alleged that Jaynes and Meany submitted false and misleading statements to obtain probable cause to search Taylor’s home, putting her in a dangerous situation. Federal prosecutors also accused them of conspiring to cover up their wrongdoings with more lies. Despite the partial dismissal of their felony counts, Jaynes and Meany still face charges for conspiracy and making false statements to investigators.

The botched raid occurred on March 13, 2020, when a team of SWAT officers with the Louisville Police Department arrived at Taylor’s home in the early hours of the morning. Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired at the officers after they forcibly entered the home, believing them to be intruders. In the chaos that ensued, Taylor was tragically struck multiple times by police bullets.

While Jaynes and Meany may have escaped a potential life sentence with the reduction of their charges to misdemeanors, they still face the possibility of significant prison time if convicted. The trial date for their remaining counts is yet to be determined, leaving the fate of these carjacking cops of Memphis hanging in the balance.