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Protesters in Minneapolis on Friday called for a harsher punishment for former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who was sentenced to two years behind bars in the shooting death of Duante Wright, and while the demonstrations were peaceful, police confirmed a looting incident later in the day.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is activating the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. It comes in the wake of the shooting of Amir Locke.

Prosecutors say the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright should face a sentence above the states guidelines.

Thomas Lane's attorney said he will take the witness stand.

Experts say video evidence and a robust protest movement may be raising awareness, which could lead to a jury pool that’s more open to questioning officers’ actions.

MINNEAPOLIS — First, it was Mohamed Noor — convicted of murder for shooting an unarmed woman who approached his police SUV. Then it was Derek Chauvin, found guilty of murder for using his knee to pin George Floyd to a Minneapolis street as he gasped for air. Last month, it was Kim Potter, guilty of manslaughter for shooting a young Black man after a traffic stop.

First, it was Mohamed Noor — convicted for shooting an unarmed woman who approached his police SUV. Then it was Derek Chauvin, found guilty of murder for using his knee to pin George Floyd to a Minneapolis street as he gasped for air. Last month, it was Kim Potter, guilty of manslaughter for shooting a…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- First, it was Mohamed Noor -- convicted for shooting an unarmed woman who approached his police SUV. Then it was Derek Chauvin, found