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Daunte Wright killing: Trial of Kim Potter, former police officer

Former Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer Kim Potter was arrested Wednesday and released later that day on a $100,000 bond.
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Former Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer Kim Potter

(WEAA)—Jury selection began Tuesday for former Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter who is charged with manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist.

Potter says she meant to use her Taser on Wright when he pulled away from officers but drew her handgun instead.

Baltimore attorney Kenneth Ravenell joins Two Way Talk to discuss the case.