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December 9, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Experts sound off on mistaking handgun for stun gun

Witness testimony is underway in the manslaughter trial of former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police Officer Kim Potter in the death of Minneapolis 20-year-old Daunte Wright, renewing attention over the debate of police use of force and raising questions about how an officer could mistake a handgun for a stun gun.

December 9, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright victim's mom faults violent offender, MPD in shooting that left son disabled

Caleb Livingston is permanently disabled after running afoul of Daunte Wright, the Minnesota 20-year-old shot and killed by former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, whose trial on manslaughter charges is underway.

December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Jury hears testimony from Daunte Wright's mother, officer who Potter was training

The highly anticipated trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting of Daunte Wright, began Wednesday with testimony from both Wright’s mother and the officer who Potter was training during the deadly traffic stop last April.

December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright robbery victim recounts 'evil' deed in exclusive first interview

At the time of his death on April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright had pending robbery charges for allegedly holding a woman at gunpoint and demanding $820 in cash she had to pay her rent.

December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Minneapolis on edge as Daunte Wright's name posted around town

The name of Daunte Wright has been plastered around the Minneapolis area ahead of the trial of former police officer Kim Potter, who is facing manslaughter charges over his death.

December 8, 2021

Journalist records brazen car theft, says Minneapolis police never showed up: 'Officers are demoralized'

Independent photojournalist Rebecca Brannon said she called the police after witnessing armed criminals break into a car but no officers ever showed up. She said the steady increase in crime is becoming "routine."

December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial over Daunte Wright's death kicks off Wednesday with opening statements

The manslaughter trial for former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter is set to begin with opening statements on Wednesday, nearly eight months since the veteran cop shot and killed Daunte Wright while trying to arrest the young Black man during a traffic stop.

December 8, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright's victims remember slain Minnesota 20-year-old, 'Karma's a b----'

Daunte Wright, before his death, left behind a trail of victims whose lives he upended with gun violence.

December 7, 2021

Kim Potter trial: BLM protester accused of intimidating judge held without bond as Daunte Wright case starts

The Minneapolis Black Lives Matter activist charged with intimidating the judge presiding over the trial for former police officer Kim Potter was ordered held without bond on Tuesday – meaning he will remain jailed at least for the first two weeks of the high profile case involving Daunte Wright's death.

December 7, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Chauvin, Floyd cases cast shadow on upcoming proceedings over Daunte Wright's death

Former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter will stand trial in the same courtroom as ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin who was convicted of murder in the George Floyd case.