Houston Texans’ wideout Kenny Still was one of 87 arrested earlier this week and hit with felony charges during a protest over the Breonna Taylor murder in Louisville.
A prosecutor announced Friday that he is dropping a felony charge against the dozens of protesters who gathered at Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s home to demand justice.
“Good trouble” with my brothers and sisters- organized by @untilfreedom.
Arrested for peacefully protesting. While Breonnas Taylor’s murderers are still out on the street.#ArrestTheCops #JusticeForBreonna#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/GmJUjl7Ezv
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) July 15, 2020
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said in a statement that Louisville police had probable cause for the felony charge, but “in the interest of justice and the promotion of the free exchange of ideas, we will dismiss that charge” for each of the protesters.
Cameron’s office is heading an investigation into the death of Taylor, who was fatally shot by police conducting a no-knock warrant at her home on March 13.
Louisville police said some of the protesters had threatened to burn down the house if they didn’t get justice, prompting the felony charge of “intimidating a participant in a legal process.”