What Is Second-Degree Manslaughter? Kim Potter s Charge Over Daunte Wright Shooting Explained
On 4/15/21 at 8:28 AM EDT
Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged with second-degree manslaughter over the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, could face up to 10 years in prison or a payment fine of up to $20,000 or both.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, manslaughter is defined as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice under Section 1112 of Title 18. Manslaughter is of two kinds: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine under Title 18, or both, and involuntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six years, a fine under Title 18, or both, the department says.
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Minnesota officer faces manslaughter charge over shooting of Daunte Wright 15 April 2021 - 08:42 By Reuters Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran who resigned from the Brooklyn Center police force, poses for a booking photograph at Hennepin County Jail for fatally shooting 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US April 14, 2021. Image: Hennepin County Sheriff s Office/Handout via REUTERS.
The white suburban police officer who fatally shot a young Black motorist during a traffic stop in Minnesota, igniting several nights of civil unrest, was charged with manslaughter on Wednesday, a day after the officer turned in her badge.
Daunte Wright, 20, was pulled over Sunday in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center for what police said was an expired vehicle registration, then struggled with police and was shot dead by officer Kimberly Potter, 48, who had threatened to stun him with a Taser but fired her handgun instead.
Breaking down the video: What happened during Daunte Wright s fatal traffic stop
A Black man in Brooklyn Center was killed by police. The chief said the officer may have gotten her gun and Taser confused.
A Black man in Brooklyn Center was killed by police. The chief said the officer may have gotten her gun and Taser confused.
By Anna Boone, Matt DeLong and Matt McKinney • Star Tribune • April 15, 2021
By Anna Boone, Matt DeLong
and Matt McKinney
Star Tribune • April 15, 2021
A traffic stop in Minnesota turned deadly Sunday afternoon when Kimberly Potter, a white police officer, shot and killed Daunte Wright, a Black man.
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