The Kentucky attorney general said none of the police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African-American woman who was killed in her sleep in Louisville, would be prosecuted. What to arouse the anger and indignation of the NBA stars. Starting with LeBron James.
A wave of protest. The verdict handed down by Daniel Cameron on Wednesday caused strong reactions in the United States. The Kentucky district attorney has announced that none of the three police officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death will be prosecuted. This young African-American woman (26) was killed in her sleep during a search that went wrong on March 13 in Louisville. Only Constable Brett Hankison was charged with “endangering the life of another” because the bullets he fired on the spot went through the walls of neighboring apartments. His two colleagues were exonerated, the justice considering that they were in self-defense. A decision based on the fact that Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, who says he thought of a break-in, opened fire first.
These announcements led to several virulent protests in some major cities across the country. And many condemnations in the press and on the internet. To start with NBA players, very involved in social struggles in recent weeks.
“The least respected person on earth is the black woman”
“I can’t find the words today,” commented LeBron James, who is playing the Western Conference Finals with the Lakers. “I’m devastated, hurt, sad, mad! We want justice for Breonna but justice has been made for the walls of his neighbors’ apartments and not for his good life. Was I surprised at the verdict? Absolutely not but I am still hurt. I have a heavy heart. The least respected person on earth is the black woman ! I promise you that I will do my best to change this as much as possible and even more! Love you queens, all over this country and beyond. “
I’ve been lost for words today! I’m devastated, hurt, sad, mad! We want Justice for Breonna yet justice was met for her neighbors apartment walls and not her beautiful life. Was I surprised at the verdict. Absolutely not but damnit I was & still am hurt and heavy hearted! I send
– LeBron James (@KingJames) September 24, 2020
Miami star Jimmy Butler also spoke on television following his team’s victory over Boston last night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Others have expressed their disgust on the networks. “The cops who murdered Breonna Taylor knew it was going to be like that. They never worried about justice,” said Jamal Crawford, the Brooklyn winger. “I have no words… All I can say is I pray for the city of Louisville,” posted Donovan Mitchell, the Utah back.
