(Minnesota Composite Electric) The first jury of Minnesota ruled on Thursday that KimberlyPotter, a former female policeman who killed African -American driver, was established.
This fatal gun occurred on April 11 this year.The 20 -year -old Dauntewricht was stopped by traffic violations, and the police later found that he was in a unspeakable arrest warrant and tried to arrest him.Wright was shot and died by Potter in the process of breaking away.According to the law enforcement video released by the police afterwards, Porter originally wanted to use a taser, but he accidentally pulled the pistol and hit the Wright.
On the day of the jury, the Potter had a crime of negligence and killing, which meant that she was not using the force and violence of "sufficient to cause anyone to die or severe physical injury."The jury also determined that Porter's second -level negligence was established.
The jury for this ruling consists of a African -American, two Asians and nine whites.It is reported that the jury composed of 12 people was judged after nearly three weeks of court trial, hearing the testimony of 33 witnesses, and conducting more than 25 hours of review.
Potter's expression is calm when listening to the ruling, which is different from the excitement when he appeared in court.Her lawyer proposed a bail application of $ 100,000 (about $ 140,000) but was rejected by the judge.Subsequently, Potter was handcuffed.
In the face of about seven years or more,
The sentencing stage of this case will begin in February next year.According to the torture guidelines of Minnesota, the 49 -year -old Potter materials will face about seven years, but the prosecutor said that the highest penalty of the first -level negligence killing was 15 years in prison, and they would ask for a longer sentence for Potter.
At the time of this incident, Xiao Wan, a former Minne Police officer of African -American man Freud, was tried in a court of about 10 miles away.Both cases involved the death of the white police during law enforcement, which triggered the discussion of "white privileges" and racial inequality issues in the United States.On May 25 this year, the jury determined that Xiao Wan's murder and negligence were established.Porter's trial was conducted in the same court of Xiao Wan's trial.
Potter described when she defended her tears last week. At the time of the incident, the scene was "chaotic", saying that she needed to make a judgment instantly.Porter said in the testimony that she was worried about the safety of another police officer. At that time, he was fighting with Wright on the co -pilot seat. As a result, he mistakenly used the real gun as an unsatisfactory electric shock gun in the chaos.
But the prosecutor believes that the pistol that kills Wright is heavier than the electric shot gun, and the electric shock gun will glow. Before use, you need to pull down the safety switch. These are different from the pistol and it is difficult to confuse it.
Erisen, the chief prosecutor of Minnesota, said at a press conference on the day that the trial once again explained that no one could override the law."Even if the party involved is the police, we will try to pursue justice."
