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New York, NY (July 17, 2025) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), today blasted the U.S. Department for requesting just one day in prison for the Louisville Police Officer who was convicted for the 2020 murder of Breonna Taylor.

“This is an outrage that spits in the face of Lady Justice. What the Justice Department and the entire Trump Administration have signaled today is an attack on Black, Brown, and all marginalized Americans. To ask for a single day in prison for this officer, who took away the thousands of days Breonna will now never have, flies in the face of justice, civil rights, and humanity. Police entered Breonna’s home without warning, fired several shots through a window, and killed an innocent public servant. The violation of this officer’s oath, the trust the public put in him, and Breonna’s civil rights demands an actual sentence. Instead, the Department of Justice tasked with upholding fairness in the law for those who cannot defend themselves simply wants to walk this officer into a cell and walk him right out. National Action Network continues to fight for Breonna’s legacy and all those unjustly killed by law enforcement.”

About National Action Network (NAN)

National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with chapters throughout the entire United States. Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency, and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality, or gender.

For more information go to www.nationalactionnetwork.net

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