Minnesota cop Kimberly Potter, 48, appears in court for the first time but does not enter a plea after being charged with second-degree manslaughter for shooting dead Daunte Wright, 20
Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kimberly Potter attended her first court hearing in Hennepin County District Court via Zoom Thursday
Potter dressed in a casual check shirt as she sat with attorney Earl Gray - who is representing one of the cops charged in the killing of George Floyd
The white cop was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter Wednesday over the black man s death
Potter, a 48-year-old married mom-of-two, was booked into Hennepin County jail just after midday but was released hours later after posting $100,000 bond
Philonise Floyd, center, the brother of George Floyd, passes through security upon arrival at the Hennepin County Government Center earlier this month.Credit.Jim Mone/Associated Press
With a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin set to come as early as next week, the city of Minneapolis is already preparing for protests and civil unrest. The plan, which includes nine state and local agencies, called Operation Safety Net, is one of the biggest in the state’s history, likely only trailing the response to the 2007 collapse of the Interstate 35 bridge and the protests after George Floyd died in May.
Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged with second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, made her first court appearance Thursday.
Potter appeared remotely with her defense attorney, Earl Gray. She wore a flannel, button-down shirt and only spoke when prompted by the judge. Potter is next expected to appear in person at 1:30 p.m. local time May 17 in front of Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu.
During the hearing, Potter was visible only briefly when her attorney pointed his video camera in her direction. Potter was also told she is not allowed to possess use or transport firearms, ammunitions or explosives during the duration of the case, Hennepin County District Court Judge Paul R. Scoggin said during the brief appearance.
Mourners gather for George Floyd memorial services
A horse-drawn carriage carries a golden casket containing the body of George Floyd to a cemetery in Pearland, Texas, to buried next to his mother on Tuesday. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
A memorial to Floyd can be seen at the entrance of the Fountain of Praise church. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
Pallbearers place Floyd s casket into the hearse at the church. Pool Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Pallbearers take the casket from the church after his funeral. Pool Photo by Godofredo A. Vasquez/UPI | License Photo
Derek Chauvin won t testify at own murder trial, defence rests after just 2 days of testimony
The defence at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd rested its case Thursday without putting Chauvin on the stand, presenting a total of two days of testimony to the prosecution s two weeks.
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Posted: Apr 15, 2021 11:39 AM ET | Last Updated: April 15
In this image from video, defence attorney Eric Nelson, left, and former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, right, address Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill during motions Thursday, the 14th day of the trial of Chauvin, who is charged with murder and manslaughter in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Chauvin told the judge he will not testify on his own behalf.(Court TV/The Associated Press)