NEW: Family of man 'strangled' to death by Kentucky police receives $2 million in settlement. Law enforcement knelt on Joseph “Josey” Martin's neck after he was repeatedly tased, pepper sprayed & hit by officers following his arrest for public intoxication. He was not under the influence.

NEW: U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday asked federal appeals court to release Brett Hankison from prison in Breonna Taylor case https://open.substack.com/pub/jasonriley051/p/us-department-of-justice-asks-appeals?r=6qzq1n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

NEW: Kentucky man convicted of non-violent crime in 1997 sues U.S. government arguing he should be allowed to own a gun under 2nd Amendment. The argument already has support from Attorney General Pam Bondi https://jasonriley051.substack.com/p/kentucky-man-convicted-of-non-violent

NEW: Texas man indicted on charges of harassing UofL football coach, family, players. Brian Mandel accused of threatening coach Jeff Brohm, his wife, Brian Brohm and quarterback Miller Moss. Also charged with trying to extort more than $10k from Moss

NEW: 2 Kentuckiana residents sentenced for sending confidential secrets from Louisville business to company in China https://open.substack.com/pub/jasonriley051/p/2-kentuckiana-residents-sentenced?r=6qzq1n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Honestly, has one player meant more to a franchise than Lamar? If so, who?

NEW: DOJ will continue to prosecute former LMPD officers in Breonna Taylor case - for now. But the case has been delayed until at least April. And there is still a good chance the DOJ will recommend dismissing the charges. https://jasonriley051.substack.com/publish/post/177492579

I messed up. I am rectifying the way I covered Hardin County Sheriff John Ward & his department, including ignoring red flags from the community. This suit I wrote about was settled for $1.5 million. I missed it and and many others. https://t.co/8YfEoDgzUW

From a source: Brett Hankison turned himself in to serve his prison sentence this morning. https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/federal-judge-denies-brett-hankisons-bid-to-delay-reporting-to-prison-in-breonna-taylor-case/article_cad723db-4691-4970-8da4-2812940ad272.html

NEW: Federal judge denies Brett Hankison's bid to delay reporting to prison in Breonna Taylor case

Some professional news: After 12 + years, today is my last day at WDRB News. First, thanks to Barry Fulmer, Bill Lamb and Jen Keeney for the vision to join print & TV journalists together (at a local level) and then giving us the time and freedom to do important, indepth work.

NEW: Brett Hankison ordered to report to prison Thursday for conviction in Breonna Taylor case. Defense and U.S. Department of Justice ask for delay.

NEW: Kentucky Appeals Court overturns Louisville judge's historic ruling allowing convicted felons to own guns

Press freedom alert in Kentucky: Two journalists face trial in Kenton County, after they were arrested in July for being at a local protest they were reporting on. The protest was by people speaking out against ICE's detention of a chaplain in Cincinnati.

NEW: Hardin County Sheriff's Office broke Kentucky law by withholding $600K wrongful death settlement, @kyoag rules

NEW: Brooks Houck was sentenced to life in prison today for the 2015 murder of Crystal Rogers “You will spend the rest of your miserable life in prison where you belong,” Rogers’ mother told Houck.

So how are all my former gifted and talented kids who used to read several books a day and now rot their faculties doomscrolling while ignoring a TV show doing tonight

NEW: U.S. Department of Justice OK with Brett Hankison staying out of prison while he appeals conviction and 33-month prison sentence in Breonna Taylor case.

Too far, @drewmagary.bsky.social. TOO FAR "And here’s a wild idea: Give the ball to the guy behind you. The product of a Louisville education right here.”

NEW: Family of man who died in back of police cruiser after 'savage beating' by Kentucky cops was paid $600,000 in settlement.

NEW: Louisville woman fought DUI case for 14 months after 0.0 Breathalyzer test. The family of Cuqita Boyd wants "justice" for their mother, a postal worker who was deemed "clinically sober" in a hospital blood test shortly after arrest.

“It is reprehensible to hear (@mayorgreenberg.bsky.social)'s press secretary speaking with such contempt toward a reporter and attempting to bully him simply for asking questions,” the SPJ’s board said. “Intimidation of this kind undermines democracy and the public trust.”

NEW: Louisville officer was driving 95 mph in a 45 mph zone before a fatal wreck, according to a criminal investigation by LMPD. Officer Alyssa Begel also didn't have her cruiser's lights and sirens activated. A grand jury chose not to indict her.

Perhaps my favorite anniversary day of the year. I mean, maybe my wedding …

NEW: Federal judge dismisses most serious felony charges against 2 former Louisville officers involved in Breonna Taylor raid. The charges against Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany carried a maximum life in prison sentence.

I grew up across the street from this park. My mom kept a detailed memory book of my every moment from the time I was born through age 4. At age 5, the only entry simply says, "Jason goes to the park by himself now." There are no other entries. I next saw my parents at my HS graduation. #1980s

NEW: Louisville jail mistakenly releases defendant deemed a 'significant danger' "He has a quarter million-dollar bond that has not been posted, but he is somehow not at the jail anymore," a judge said in court.

the GoFundMe for Joe’s final arrangements is live. please chip in if you’re able and share if you can’t gofund.me/1bd810ff

Some legislators are calling for her job. A little more context on a Louisville judge’s decision to release Armond Langford on shock probation about 2 1/2 years into his 14-year-sentence.

Blood test result shows Russ Smith was under legal limit when arrested for DUI. Prosecutors released dashcam video & blood test results taken after Smith was charged with DUI and reckless driving. Smith's blood alcohol level was determined to be .065, under the legal limit of .08, his attorney said.

NEW: Louisville Inspector General believes chances are 'slim" that he will be asked to stay in LMPD oversight role. In an interview, Ed Harness said his relationship with Police Chief Paul Humphrey is “cold.”

NEW: Louisville woman pleads guilty to killing two men in 2021, beheading one. The head has not been found. Both men were hidden in the crawl space of their homes. Sara McQuilling was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

NEW: Louisville officer driving without lights, siren before fatal wreck won't be charged

NEW: Brooks Houck trying to sell assets ahead of wrongful death lawsuit in Crystal Rogers case. "You know, because we're on that civil case is what's coming next. Do you understand? … They're going to take everything that I've got."

NEW: Louisville police officer quits before being fired for drinking and driving on duty. Another officer was suspended for 15 days after performing a full body strip search during a traffic stop last year, according to records.

NEW: Judge sentences ex-LMPD officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison in Breonna Taylor case https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/judge-sentences-ex-lmpd-officer-brett-hankison-to-33-months-in-prison-in-breonna-taylor/article_e6a999dc-f73f-4c1e-87ca-143fc39cb871.html

UofL doesn’t waste their time with summer ex-player tournaments like some other state teams. I for one appreciate that. Focused on the regular season. 40-0.

We at Louisville Public Media just lost $376,000 due to Congress passing the rescission bill last night to claw back funds from public media across America. Today we’re asking those who value our work to help make up those funds in an emergency drive so we can maintain the staff/services we provide:

NEW: Department of Justice recommends no prison time for Brett Hankison in Breonna Taylor case https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/department-of-justice-recommends-no-prison-time-for-brett-hankison-in-breonna-taylor-case/article_4d466a0a-74a5-4019-94c2-4789204875eb.html

NEW: Prosecutors ask to again delay sentencing of Brett Hankison for conviction in Breonna Taylor case. He was convicted in November and is still out on bond. The defense asked the judge for leniency, arguing, in part, it would be dangerous for a former police officer to be in prison.

Are you old enough to remember this game @joesonka.lpm.org? I watched as long as I could. I still watch highlights every year https://twitter.com/bravesonwtbs/status/1941127624157536422?s=46&t=WB-F2IkSkfwUIhPQ8F-yqw

Cellphone data, new testimony contradict Brooks Houck's timeline given to police on what he did on the day Crystal Rogers disappeared. The evidence Friday was the most damaging so far against Houck, who is on trial for the murder of Rogers.

NEW: Defense for Brooks Houck shows text message he sent to Crystal Rogers after she disappeared

Day 3 of the Crystal Rogers murder trial will begin soon w/ lead Det. Jon Snow on the stand. Yesterday was interesting with new allegations against Brooks Houck’s family. And the defense claimed Steve Lawson is not guilty. Lawson was convicted last month.

NEW: Video shows state trooper repeatedly tase, mace unarmed Kentucky man after traffic stop

Former Louisville basketball star Russ Smith arrested, charged with DUI. His attorney, Steve Romines, said, “The evidence, witnesses and surveillance footage will clearly show that Russ did nothing wrong.”

Louisville jail officer charged with assaulting man who worked PGA Championship https://www.wdrb.com/news/crime-reports/louisville-jail-officer-charged-with-assaulting-man-who-worked-pga-championship/article_d9153898-c84b-490c-9bab-1039c6ae00ed.html

Journalism will win but most of the country won’t believe it

Reporter to owner of Journalism as horses walk the track leading to Derby. “You seem relaxed, I saw you eating a ding dong in the barn back there.” Perfect

NEW: Kentucky officials accused of falsifying records to fail disabled police recruit https://www.wdrb.com/wdrb-investigates/kentucky-officials-accused-of-falsifying-records-to-fail-disabled-police-recruit/article_a28d8c79-aace-4878-aa50-d57ba865f51a.html