Trial For Kim Potter Begins After Killing Daunte Wright

In April, former police officer Kim Potter killed Daunte Wright at a traffic stop.

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She admitted to the killing, saying she mistook her gun for her taser.

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The defense opened by emphasizing Potter’s training.

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They also emphasized the differences between the taser and her gun.

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They noted the stark color differences and the different weights of the two objects.

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Wright’s mother, Katie Bryant, was in tears when she recalled the event.

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She was on a call through Facebook Messenger with her son when he was pulled over.

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She was still on the phone when she heard “sounds of a struggle.”

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Potter is facing charges of first and second degree manslaughter.

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