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The judge in Kim Potter’s sentencing appeared emotional after handing down a two-year sentence to the former police officer, calling it a “mistake that ended tragically.”

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The judge who sentenced white former Officer Kim Potter to two years in prison for killing Black motorist Daunte Wright cited the difficult job that police face

Daunte Wright’s mother, Katie Wright, said after the sentencing that Potter “murdered my son,” adding: “Today the justice system murdered him all over again.” She also accused the judge of being taken in by “white woman’s tears” after Potter cried during her pre-sentencing statement.

The latest Tweet by Reuters states, A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Kim Potter to two years in prison for the fatal shooting of Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, a lighter term than the roughly seven years in prison sought by prosecutors ... 🌎 A Minnesota Judge Sentenced Former Police Officer Kim Potter to Two Years in Prison for ... - Latest Tweet by Reuters.

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The two-year prison sentence handed down to former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kimberly Potter Friday was immediately met with mixed reactions through the community. The family of Daunte Wright felt the light sentence failed to give them justice, while supporters of Potter applauded the mercy shown by Judge Regina Chu. RELATED: Wright family laments, community […]

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright while yelling "Taser," was sentenced Friday to two years. #policeofficer #kimpotter #dauntewright

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright while yelling "Taser," was sentenced Friday to two years.

In explaining her sentencing decision, the judge noted four reasons that society supports incarceration: retribution, incapacitation, deterrence and rehabilitation.