.thereidout Blog: Former police officer Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years for shooting and killing Black motorist Daunte Wright. Potter is expected to serve 16 months behind bars, followed by supervised release; prosecutors sought more than 7 years.
Judge Regina Chu handed down a sentence of 24 months, with 16 months served in prison. The rest of the sentence will be served under supervised release. Potter must also pay a $1,000 fine.guiltyDuring the trial, Potter's team alleged Wright was responsible for his own death. To refresh your memory: Authorities said they pulled Wright over for using an illegal air freshener and then discovered he had an outstanding warrant.
In this screen grab, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter testifies on Dec. 17, 2021, in Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis.Potter’s defense team requested she be given a light sentence, possibly only probation. But prosecutors said her deadly actions warranted a more stringent punishment. The state requested Potter be given 86 months of prison time, the presumptive sentence for offenders who, like Potter, haven’t previously committed a crime.
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