Kim Potter, ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright, sentenced to 2 years

The officer who killed Daunte Wright has been sentenced to just 24 months, with eight on supervised release.

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Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who confused her taser with her hand gun when she shot and killed Daunte Wright has been sentenced.

The officer was found guilty of manslaughter.

The judge sentenced her to 24 months.

16 of the 24 months will be in prison.

8 months will be on supervised release.

Before sentencing Kim Potter said to the family, I am so sorry that I brought the death of your son, father, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and the rest of your family to your home.

I am sorry I broke your hearts...My heart is broken for all of you.

The judge in the case said she gave her a lesser sentence because Potter did not mean to shoot Wright.


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