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.
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.
Daunte Wright Funeral Sees Minneapolis Grieve Days After Chauvin Verdict
Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by a police officer in a Minneapolis suburb on April 11.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Links Chauvin Verdict to Maxine Waters' 'Threats'
During a protest about another police shooting, Waters called for a more confrontational approach against the U.S. legal system's treatment of Black people should Chauvin be acquitted.
Maxine Waters Decries GOP Censure Vote Over Her Derek Chauvin Comments
The Democratic congresswoman had called for a more "confrontational" approach if the former police officer was acquitted of the murder of George Floyd.
181 Black People Have Been Killed by Police Since George Floyd's Death
Black people accounted for 18.7 percent of police killings since May 25, 2020.
Minnesota Not Prepared for Threat of Unrest After Chauvin Verdict: Governor
"Local and state resources have been fully deployed, but they are inadequate to address the threat," Walz wrote in an executive order.
Cedar Rapids Man, Left Paralyzed by Cop Shooting, Gets $8M Payout
The settlement is set to be the most expensive payout over police conduct in Iowa's history. It includes no acknowledgment of fault or liability on the part of the defendants.
Brooklyn Center Mayor Says 'Not Safe To Drive in Minnesota' While Black
Protests erupted in the Minneapolis suburb after a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop.
Imminent Chauvin Trial Verdict Prompts 7 MN Counties to Declare Emergency
The state's governor is bracing for potential violence and unrest if the verdict doesn't satisfy those seeking justice for George Floyd's death.
Minn. Police Tied Asian-American CNN Producer, Asked if She Spoke English
The producer was jailed for more than two hours before attorneys could find her and secure her eventual release, according to her lawyer.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Maxine Waters 'Incited Riots,' Anti-Police Violence
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has also joined Greene's calls to expel Representative Maxine Waters following the congresswoman's appearance at the Brooklyn Center protests over the weekend.
Louisville Officer Punches Protester Several Times in Arrest Seen on Video
This video shows an officer throwing four punches at Dee Garrett's head, breaking the man's glasses in the process.
Daunte Wright Protester Bashes Joe Biden for Failing Black Community
Demonstrators gathered in Brooklyn Center on Saturday for a seventh night of protests against police brutality after the police killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
Oakland Protests Turn Violent: Some Demonstrators Smash Windows, Set Fires
Hundreds took to the streets to protest the recent death of Daunte Wright in what was a mostly peaceful demonstration.
Daunte Wright Memorial in Los Angeles Vandalized by Counter-Protesters
Unverified video said to have been filmed on Thursday night showed several people pulling down cardboard posters and removing flowers.
Daunte Wright's Mom Says, 'There's Never Going to Be Justice for Us'
"Justice would bring our son home to us," Katie Wright said.
Daunte Wright Lawyer Shares Video of White Man Beating Cop, Not Being Tased
"This white man was resisting arrest, BEATING A COP with his own baton, and driving away in their police car," Ben Crump said.
Daunte Wright Protesters Brandish Pig's Head on Pole Outside Police Dept.
One protester can be seen waving the severed pig's head while he and others yell and curse at the police officers behind a fence.
