Question of intent is key in debate over murder vs. manslaughter
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter made her first court appearance Thursday in the killing of Daunte Wright, facing one count of second-degree manslaughter.
Potter, wearing a plaid shirt at her hearing and seated at a conference table in attorney Earl Gray’s office, spoke only once to confirm that she could hear the judge.
When asked if court documents accurately gave Potter’s home address in Champlin, Gray responded: “Yes, unfortunately.” Potter’s family has moved out of the house, according to Champlin Police Chief Ty Schmidt, who said he plans to keep a round-the-clock police presence there. Continue reading.