Tennessee Lawmaker Wants To End No-Knock Warrants

A Tennessee lawmaker plans to file legislation that would end no-knock warrants in the state, which have been a topic of discussion since the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor in March. State Senator Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) wants to keep similar events from happening in Tennessee.

Thousands of protestors have taken to the streets around the country after Kentucky General Daniel Cameron announced the grand jury's decision in Taylor's case on Wednesday. Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison has been indicted on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment for his part in the fatal shooting, but two other officers involved will not face charges.

Though it had been reported police served a no-knock warrant the night Taylor died, Cameron said the officers did knock and announce themselves.

"This life was stolen-a daughter, sister, girlfriend, person. Gone. This family, this beautiful soul, deserves justice," Sen. Akbari said after Wednesday's decision. She plans on filing legislation at the next General Assembly, which likely won't meet until January.

When asked if he would support the legislation, Gov. Bill Lee said he would look at all the options for police reform, according to News Channel 5.

"We should continue to engage in this dialogue. The task force will continue to bring forth ideas," he said. "I would look at any idea that the legislature brings forth, certainly that will improve our understanding of how policing operates in this state and particularly if law enforcement believes and agrees that that's an appropriate step."

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