FORMER police officer Kim Potter took the stand during her trial on Friday, December 17, 2021, and almost a week later, a verdict was announced. Potter was standing trial on charges brought against her for the alleged shooting and killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright earlier this year.
APKim Potter was accused of killing Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021 '/ ' What was the final verdict of the Kim Potter trial? On December 23, 2021, a jury read the verdict in Potter's case following a two week trial. Potter, who has been accused of murder, reportedly mistook her gun for a taser on that tragic night which is what led to the death of 20-year-old Wright. The jury found Potter guilty on all charges against her and she now faces 25 years in jail. Sentencing is expected at a later date. Read our Kim Potter live blog for the very latest news and updates... What did Kim Potter say when she took the stand? When Potter, who was charged with first and second-degree manslaughter, took the stand, she recalled what happened the day of the shooting. Potter told the court, ...We were struggling. We were trying to keep him from driving away. It just went chaotic.... MORE FROM THE DAUNTE WRIGHT SHOOTING JUDGEMENT DAY Everything to know about Kim Potter's final verdict POLICE FAMILY What to know about Kim Potter's family DEJA VU Who was Daunte Wright and how did he die? OFFICER POTTER Everything to know about Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter KILLER COP Ex-police officer found guilty over Daunte Wright death & faces 25yrs in prison DECISION STALLED Jury struggle to reach verdict in Potter trial after Daunte Wright death COP TRIAL Officer Kim Potter tells of 'chaotic' struggle before Daunte Wright shooting IN COURT 'Killer' cop Kim Potter "missed chance to explain how she mixed up gun and taser" 'GRABBED THE WRONG GUN' New vid shows cop collapsing after shooting & killing Daunte Wright Bodycam footage of the incident revealed that Potter yelled ...taser!... repeatedly before shooting Wright. The former Minneapolis officer testified that she never deployed her taser in her 26-year career and that she mistook her gun for a taser. Prior to the arrest, Potter had resigned from her position just two days after the shooting. 
Refer to CaptionShe was found guilty of manslaughter charges on December 23, 2021 '/ ' What happened to Daunte Wright? On April 11, 2021, Wright was pulled over for an expired registration sticker and air freshener hanging from his rear view mirror. As the traffic stop led to an arrest, a struggle between Wright, Potter, and Potter's fellow officers ensued. Potter allegedly mistook her gun for a taser, which she then proceeded to fire at Wright. In court, she alleged that her intention was to taze Wright, not shoot and kill him. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS Source:
