What Is Second-Degree Manslaughter? Kim Potter s Charge Over Daunte Wright Shooting Explained
On 4/15/21 at 8:28 AM EDT
Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged with second-degree manslaughter over the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, could face up to 10 years in prison or a payment fine of up to $20,000 or both.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, manslaughter is defined as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice under Section 1112 of Title 18. Manslaughter is of two kinds: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine under Title 18, or both, and involuntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six years, a fine under Title 18, or both, the department says.
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