Kim Potter Found Guilty Of Both Manslaughter Charges

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter has been found guilty.

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She was convicted of first degree manslaughter.

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She was also convicted of second degree manslaughter, culpable manslaughter.

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The judge and the defense attorney are still determining sentencing.

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Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright, 20, at a traffic stop in April.

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She shot him with her gun but she meant to user her taser.

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The jury started their deliberations on Monday and reached a decision on Thursday.

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Potter took the stand last Friday in a highly debated trial.

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She said that was “sorry” for the fatal shooting.

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