accountability offer that son, brother and friend. this community that has been anxiously awaiting this verdict, a crowd of a couple dozen folks gathered here outside the courthouse. as that verdict came in erupted into cheers. they've been celebrating ever since that decision came down. they found kim potter guilty of first degree and second degree manslaughter. it's still going on behind us now. gillian? >> garrett tenney in minneapolis. i want to bring in mercedes colwin. fox news legal analyst. joined by ted williams, former d.c. homicide detective and a criminal and civil trial attorney. he's represented police officers, judges and politicians over the course of his career. thanks to you both. ted, let's start with you. give me your thoughts on this verdict. >> well, i got to tell you, the first thing i believe is that an officer of the court, lawyer, that we always should respect the decision of a jury.