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Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter released from prison
Potter was convicted of first- and second-degree manslaughter charges for fatally shooting Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021.
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Kim Potter, officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, released from prison
Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter, who was convicted of killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a traffic stop, was released from prison Monday.
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Daunte Wright's girlfriend files new suit against Brooklyn Center, Kim Potter
Daunte Wright's girlfriend files new suit against Brooklyn Center and Kim Potter for physical and emotional injuries.
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Former police officer sentenced to 2 years in killing of Daunte Wright
Kim Potter was sentenced to 24 months and a fine of $1,000 following her conviction in the death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was fatally shot during a traffic stop.
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Kim Potter gets 24 months for killing Daunte Wright
The judge sentencing Kim Potter gave a more lenient sentence than many expected. ABC News break down why she chose the lesser sentence.
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Significant 'downward departure' in sentencing of former cop
Former officer Kim Potter, who killed Daunte Wright, sentenced on manslaughter convictions.
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Daunte Wright's mother reacts to sentencing of Kim Potter
"Today, the justice system murdered him all over again," Katie Wright said.
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ABC News Live: Sentencing day for Kim Potter
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Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years in prison
Former officer Kim Potter, who killed Daunte Wright in 2021, was convicted on two counts of manslaughter by a jury in December.
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Kim Potter sentenced to 24 months in the death of Daunte Wright
The judge emphasized the unique circumstances of the case before sentencing was announced.
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Kim Potter gives statement prior to her sentencing
The former officer faced the family of Daunte Wright for the entire statement.
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Judge to sentence former officer Kim Potter
ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the factors that go into the judge’s sentencing decision.
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Sentencing day
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will learn her fate Friday, after her conviction in the death of Daunte Wright. ABC News' Mona Kosar Abdi has the details.
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Daunte Wright's mother gives statement in Kim Potter sentencing
Katie Wright asked the judge for the full sentence recommended from the state in the killing of her son.
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Daunte Wright's parents speak out after Kim Potter verdict
Kim Potter was convicted of manslaughter in Wright's shooting death.
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Kim Potter found guilty of manslaughter in death of Duante Wright
The former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer was found guilty on Thursday of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in April.
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Key takeaways from Kim Potter’s guilty verdict
Law and trial experts break down the biggest takeaways from Kim Potter’s trial, including how a guilty verdict in cases like this and the trial of Derek Chauvin impact race relations in America.
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Former officer Kim Potter found guilty on 2 counts of manslaughter
A Minnesota jury convicted Kim Potter for shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright at a traffic stop in April.
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Verdict reached in trial of Kim Potter
Former police officer Kim Potter has been found guilty of both manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright.
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ABC News Live: Kim Potter found guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright shooting
Plus, Wright’s mother, Katie Bryant, reacts to the verdict during a press conference.
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Jury finds Kim Potter guilty in death of Daunte Wright
Potter has been convicted on first- and second-degree manslaughter charges.
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Kim Potter guilty in Daunte Wright's death
The former Brooklyn Center police officer has been convicted on first- and second-degree manslaughter charges.
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ABC News Special Report: Kim Potter verdict
The former police officer was found guilty of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.
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Jury deliberates in trial of former office Kim Potter
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. The prosecutors said Potter acted recklessly.
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ABC News Live: Jury deliberations begin in Kim Potter trial
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Key takeaways in Kim Potter trial as jury begins deliberations
Here are the key takeaways in the Kim Potter trial as jury deliberations begin after the prosecution and defense finished closing arguments.
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Breaking down Kim Potter’s trial and testimony as jury deliberations begin
Attorneys CK Hoffler and Channa Lloyd react to closing arguments in the Kim Potter trial, and Fmr. NYPD Chief of detectives weighs in on Potter’s testimony.
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Closing arguments in Kim Potter trial expected to begin
The attorney for Daunte Wright’s family, Jeff Storms, reacts to Kim Potter’s testimony and shares his hopes for this case as closing arguments are expected to begin.
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Former Minnesota police officer takes the stand during trial
ABC News contributor Channa Lloyd discussed Kim Potter’s decision to testify about shooting motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.
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Former police officer testifies in high-stakes trial in killing of Daunte Wright
Kim Potter took the stand in her own defense and broke down during her testimony on the shooting death of Wright during a traffic stop.
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ABC News Live: Defense, Prosecution rest case in trial of fmr. officer Kim Potter
Plus, today’s top headlines, and fmr. NYPD chief of detectives shares insight on police training in Potter case.
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What is an action error? Kim Potter's defense explains
Kim Potter's lawyers are portraying her fatally shooting Daunte Wright as an "action error."
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‘It was a performance’: Legal expert on Kim Potter testimony
ABC News’ Deirdre Bolton speaks with lawyer Bernarda Villalona following the emotional testimony of Kim Potter, as the jury prepares to deliberate in the death of Daunte Wright.
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Kim Potter breaks down during testimony
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on the testimony of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter in the shooting of Daunte Wright, where a verdict is expected to be handed down next week.
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Former police officer Kim Potter takes the stand
Kim Potter, who has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, took the stand in her own defense on Friday.
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Breaking down Kim Potter’s emotional testimony
Attorney Channa Lloyd and fmr. Prosecutor Bernarda Villalona break down the trial of Kim Potter after the former Minnesota police officer took the stand and testified in her own defense.
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Kim Potter testifies in her own defense
Kim Potter was emotional on the witness stand as she described the traffic stop that killed Daunte Wright.
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What is an 'action error'? Kim Potter's defense explains
Kim Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.
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Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter expected to take the stand
What to expect if former police officer Kim Potter takes the stand to defend herself in the death of Daunte Wright.
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Former police officer Kim Potter takes the stand in her own defense
Potter has said she meant to pull her Taser instead of her gun after Daunte Wright attempted to drive away as officers tried to arrest him.
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Kim Potter expected to testify in Daunte Wright case
The former Brooklyn Center police officer is expected to take the stand in her own defense as early as Friday.
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Kim Potter is ‘the master of her own fate’: Legal expert on decision to testify
ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks with legal expert Bernarda Villalona about the manslaughter trial of former police officer Kim Potter as she prepares to testify in her own defense.
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Prosecution tears into Kim Potter's training as it rests its case
Daunte Wright was fatally shot by Kim Potter on April 11.
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Former Minnesota police officer on trial for murder of Daunte Wright
Kim Potter, who is white, says she mistook her gun for her taser in the shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black man. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter.
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Daunte Wright's father gives 'spark of life' testimony during Kim Potter trial
Daunte Wright's father provides "spark of life" testimony during the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter.
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Daunte Wright case: How seemingly minor traffic stops can turn deadly
Daunte Wright was pulled over for an expired registration tab and an air freshener hanging in the back windshield on the day he was fatally shot.
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Kim Potter trial: What to expect in week 2
The Kim Potter trial enters its second week with a long list of potential witnesses. Daunte Wright's father is expected to testify.
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Kim Potter trial: Jury selection begins
Former police officer Kim Potter is charged with first and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.
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Kim Potter trial Day 1: Key takeaways in Daunte Wright death case
Day 1 of the Kim Potter trial concerning the death of Daunte Wright has ended.
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Day 3 in trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter
Former homicide prosecutor Bernarda Villalona discusses Daunte Wright’s girlfriend’s emotional testimony and the defense’s request for a mistrial.
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