Tessa Duvall
The Courier-Journal
Louisville, KY, United States
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Do your own digging: A non-lawyer, non-journalist's guide to Kentucky's open records law
The Kentucky Open Records Act is a powerful weapon in the fight for government transparency and accountability — if you know how to wield it. → Read More
'Here for the ambiance': Revelers return to the party in the Kentucky Derby infield
After two years of reduced crowds, the Churchill Downs infield was packed for the 2022 Kentucky Derby — and as usual, it brought out some characters. → Read More
Detective who fired bullet that killed Breonna Taylor sues to get his LMPD job back
Myles Cosgrove's lawsuit says the Police Merit Board's vote to uphold his firing was arbitrary and a "violation of due process." → Read More
Why a Louisville cop was exonerated despite video of him punching a protester in the face
Officer Aaron Ambers did not violate police policies when he was caught on video punching a protester in the face during a Breonna Taylor protest. → Read More
In tornado-mangled Mayfield, a lone reporter tells the stories of the town she grew up in
A tornado destroyed their office, as it did much of the town, but the 2-person staff of the Mayfield Messenger has been a news lifeline for residents. → Read More
Grievances abound in ex-Louisville cop's tell-all book on the Breonna Taylor shooting
Jonathan Mattingly was one of three Louisville Metro Police cops who fired shots during the raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Mattingly was also shot. → Read More
Ex-Louisville cop pitches new book on deadly Breonna Taylor raid on Megyn Kelly show
In a brief interview with Megyn Kelly — titled "How the Media Botched the Breonna Taylor Coverage" — Jonathan Mattingly discussed his ABC interview. → Read More
Breonna Taylor case: The latest news on the Louisville police officers connected to raid
All four officers most closely connected to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor are no longer on the Louisville Metro Police force. → Read More
Two years after her death, Breonna Taylor's life is celebrated at Louisville art gallery
Louisville's K.U.L.A. Gallery unveiled a new mural honoring Breonna Taylor two years after her death with an event attended by her family and friends. → Read More
Dozens rally to protest not guilty verdict for Brett Hankison in Breonna Taylor raid
Protests resumed Friday after a jury found ex-Louisville detective Brett Hankison not guilty of wanton endangerment in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid. → Read More
Breonna Taylor shooting: Jury finds ex-cop Brett Hankison not guilty of wanton endangerment
A jury of eight men and four women found ex-detective Brett Hankison, 45, not guilty of wanton endangerment. → Read More
Ex-Louisville cop on trial testifies that Breonna Taylor 'didn't need to die that night'
Brett Hankison says he did nothing wrong the night he fired 10 shots in the raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment. → Read More
Ex-Louisville cop to testify in his trial on charges from the Breonna Taylor shooting
The prosecution has rested in the trial of ex-detective Brett Hankison, who is charged with wanton endangerment in the Breonna Taylor shooting. → Read More
Jurors visit site of Breonna Taylor shooting in 3rd day of ex-Louisville officer's trial
Jurors in the trial of ex-LMPD officer Brett Hankison visited the former apartment of Breonna Taylor on Friday, the third day of proceedings. → Read More
Why Breonna Taylor's mother was kicked out of court during ex-Louisville cop's trial
Tamika Palmer, the mom of Breonna Taylor, was kicked out of former LMPD officer Brett Hankison's trial Thursday over a jacket with her daugher's face. → Read More
Former Louisville officer who hit kneeling protester with riot stick gets prison time
Former Louisville Officer Cory Evans bludgeoned a kneeling protester on the back of the head with a wooden riot stick and then lied to his superiors. → Read More
Breonna Taylor case: Here's what to know about ex-LMPD cop Brett Hankison's criminal trial
Brett Hankison faces three counts of wanton endangerment for the March 13, 2020, shooting — but not for endangering Taylor. → Read More
'Can you help me, please?' Ta'Neasha Chappell begged for medical aid before her jail death
Jail audio recordings reveal inmate Ta'Neasha Chappell told jailers she was vomiting blood and called for help repeatedly before she died. → Read More
Jill Biden is in Bowling Green to survey Kentucky tornado damage. Here's what's happening
First lady Jill Biden is set to visit Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Friday to survey damage left in the wake of the devastating December tornado. → Read More
Louisville Free Public Library suspends in-person events because of COVID-19
The two-week pause will begin on Monday, Jan. 10, but some events may still be held virtually. → Read More