Daunte Wright
The latest on Daunte Wright a 20-year-old Black man who died after he was shot by an officer during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center. The incident that took place on April 11, 2021 sparked protests in Minnesota.
Daunte Wright's Mom Prepared to Sleep at Son's Memorial to Prevent Removal
His mother is objecting strongly to the move and said that she's prepared to erect a tent at the site.
Daunte Wright's Mother Won't 'Forgive' Kim Potter for Not Saying His Name
"Today, the justice system murdered him all over again," Katie Wright said after Kim Potter was sentenced to two years in prison.
Kim Potter, Convicted of Killing Daunte Wright, Sentenced to 2 Years
The former Minnesota police officer was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting the 20-year-old after she mistook her handgun for her Taser.
Kim Potter's Attorneys Seek Shorter Sentence in Killing of Daunte Wright
Prosecutors recommended in a court filing that Potter be given a sentence of slightly more than seven years.
Kim Potter Juror Says Verdict Was 'Hardest' But 'Right Decision'
"This was strictly about Daunte Wright, Kim Potter and the law... I really think we made the right decision," the juror said.
Kim Potter Convicted of Manslaughter After Fatal Shooting
Potter was found guilty on two counts— first and second-degree manslaughter — in connection with Wright's death in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota in April.
Kim Potter Trial Live Updates: Kim Potter Processed at Prison after Guilty
The jury has reached a verdict in the Kim Potter trial after days of deliberation. The live updates for this blog have ended.
Jury in Kim Potter Trial Yet to Reach a Verdict, Judge Says Keep Talking
The judge in the Kim Potter trial told the jury to keep deliberating after they appeared to be struggling to agree on the verdicts.
Prosecutors say Kim Potter's Tearful Apology Doesn't Belong in Deliberation
Potter testified she doesn't remember exactly what she said during the incident or the events after the shooting, and those details in her memory are "missing."
Kim Potter to testify her innocence in Daunte Wright shooting trial
Minnesota cop Kim Potter will take to the stand to try persuade jurors to acquit her of manslaughter charges after the shooting of Daunte Wright.
Kim Potter Not Justified Using Deadly Force Against Daunte Wright: Expert
A use-of-force expert testified he didn't think a reasonable officer would have believed there was an imminent threat of danger in the situation.
Judge Faces Growing Calls to Resign Over Racial Slurs in Video
The judge said she had taken a sedative at the time when the video with the racist slurs was recorded, and therefore didn't remember what was said.
Jury Hears About Kim Potter's Repeated Taser Certifications and Training
"She's a good cop," said Brooklyn Center Police Commander Garett Flesland while on the stand Tuesday,
Jurors in Kim Potter Trial Shown Differences in Police-Issued Gun, Taser
The black handgun weighed just over 2 pounds and required a snap to release it. The yellow Taser was under one pound and required a lever to release it.
Kim Potter Trial Live Updates: Closing Arguments Begin Monday
Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the trial of ex-cop Kim Potter. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest.
Trial of Kim Potter Begins Over Fatal, 'Accident' Shooting of Daunte Wright
Potter's trial began Wednesday, with prosecutors saying she betrayed her badge and training when she shot Wright, and the defense saying it was an accident.
Judge in Daunte Wright Trial Won't Allow Description of His Actions
A Minnesota judge rejected the defense's requests to list Daunte Wright's actions as violent crimes in the jury instructions.
9 White Jurors Picked for Trial of Ex-Cop Charged in Daunte Wright's Death
Kim Potter, a former police officer, is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter. She said she accidentally fired her gun instead of her Taser.
Kim Potter to Testify About Daunte Wright's Death as 3 Jurors Seated
Ex-police officer has been charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter after shooting Wright at a traffic stop in April in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Potential Jurors in Kim Potter Trial Questioned Similarly as Chauvin Case
The potential jurors will have their opinions on policing, protests, and Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements reviewed by attorneys.
Black Woman Shot in Back by White Cop Drops Charges After Mediation Session
Julia Crews, 39, shot Ashley Fountain Hall on April 23, 2019, after Hall was accused of stealing from a local grocery store in Ladue, Missouri.
Minneapolis Police to No Longer Stop Drivers for Minor Violations
"While this is a step in the right direction, if they [police] want to pull you over, they can just find a different reason," said former chief Hennepin County public defender Mary Moriarty.
Daunte Wright Trial Jurors Will Be Anonymous, Similar to Floyd Proceedings
"It seems that Hennepin County judges are of the view that any time we're prosecuting a former police officer there's reason to have an anonymous jury," said Leita Walker.
Minneapolis Man Killed by Police Joked About Derek Chauvin Trial
Smith's social media history indicates that he regularly engaged with issues of racial injustice. One photo on social media shows Smith posing with civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Winston Smith Identified as Minneapolis Man Fatally Shot by U.S. Marshals
The U.S. Marshal Service said it was attempting to arrest the suspect, wanted on a state arrest warrant, on gun charges.
Ex-Officer Kim Potter To Appear in Court Over Daunte Wright's Death
The city's police chief, who resigned after Wright's shooting, claimed Potter shot Wright by accident.
Why Kim Potter Was Not Charged With Murdering Daunte Wright
The former police officer has been charged with second-degree manslaughter after fatally shooting Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.
Just 9 Percent of Trump Voters Support the Black Lives Matter Movement
Overall, nearly half of Americans said they somewhat or strongly support the goals of the anti-racism activists.
Kim Potter Could Still Face Murder Charge—Lawyer in 'Almost Identical' Case
Kevin Gray, the Assistance District Attorney in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the case has several parallels to that of Robert Bates, a reserve deputy who shot a Black man in 2015.
Cop Who Mocked LeBron James in Video Also Defended Kim Potter
Silvester's TikTok video mocking James has been viewed more than 3.1 million times amid backlash over the basketball star's now-deleted tweet addressing the death of Black teenager Ma'Khia Bryant.
