The two were not present at the March 2020 raid when Taylor was killed.
Prosecutors had argued that this phony warrant put Taylor in danger.
There is no direct link between the warrantless entry and Taylors death, Simpson wrote.
A photo of Breonna Taylor at the 2nd Annual Defend Black Women March in Washington D.C. in 2022.Leigh Vogel/Getty Images
Instead, he argued that Walker was far more responsible.
In response, the police fired over 30 shots inside the apartment, with five or six striking Taylor.
The Justice Department said it is reviewing the judges decision and assessing next steps.
Jaynes is still facing a conspiracy charge, while Meany is accused of making false statements to investigators.
Goodlett previously pleaded guilty to the charges against him and is expected to testify against the others.
