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
Fall trial expected for Duluth officer charged in downtown shooting
A formal trial date has not been set, but attorneys told Judge Sally Tarnowski that the case could be ready to go before a jury later this year. 4:41 pm, Apr. 15, 2021 ×
Tyler Leibfried
A fall trial is likely for a Duluth police officer who shot an unarmed man through the door of a downtown apartment last year.
Tyler Foster Leibfried, 29, of Hermantown, is charged with two felonies in the September incident that left 23-year-old Jared Fyle with a bullet lodged in his back. Leibfried appeared for a brief virtual hearing in State District Court on Thursday, with attorneys telling Judge Sally Tarnowski they expect the case to go to a jury.
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.
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.