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Jury in Daunte Wright shooting trial ends third day of deliberations

The jury in the Kim Potter trial remains deadlocked on Wednesday after more than 24 hours of deliberations. If they fail to reach a consensus, a mistrial will be declared.

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Jury finds Brooklyn Center Officer Potter guilty of manslaughter

After nearly two weeks of testimony and about 27 hours of deliberations, a 12-member jury found Kimberly Potter guilty of both first- and second-degree manslaughter for shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright during an April 11 traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.

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Kim Potter trial: jury deliberates for second day in case over shooting death of Daunte Wright

The panel of jurors chosen to determine the fate of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter resumed its deliberations for a second day on Tuesday in the manslaughter trial for the ex-cop.

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Fight gun violence on many fronts - Minnesota Reformer

City leadership has a role to play in how Minneapolis prevents and responds to gun violence, even if it requires action from state lawmakers.

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Kim Potter trial live: Opening statements are Wednesday; watch here

Jurors were set to hear opening statements Wednesday in the manslaughter trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who shot Daunte Wright.

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Wright supporters rally outside courthouse on day of opening statements

The jury heard opening statements Wednesday.

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Jury instructions sewn up in trial over Daunte Wright death | Taiwan News

Jury instructions sewn up in trial over Daunte Wright death | 2021-12-07 03:20:09

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Mostly white jury nearly set for trial in Wright death | Taiwan News

Mostly white jury nearly set for trial in Wright death | 2021-12-03 20:37:22

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George Floyd's girlfriend embraces Daunte Wright's mother on eve of trial for cop who killed her son

George Floyd's girlfriend and Daunte Wright's mother hugged today, on the eve of Minneapolis officer Kim Potter's trial for Wright's murder joined by families who lost loved ones to police violence.

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Sonesta's Growth Continues With Addition Of The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown – Hospitality Net

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the U.S., announced today's opening of the brand's latest property in Minnesota, the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown.

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