Feds charge Louisville police officer accused of striking kneeling protester with riot baton

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Feds charge Louisville police officer accused of striking kneeling protester with riot baton
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The demonstrator's hands were in the air at the time of the incident, which occurred during a protest over the death of Breonna Taylor, authorities said.

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