Prosecutor: Potter 'Failed' Daunte Wright; Defense Calls It Mistake

Prosecutor: Potter 'Failed' Daunte Wright; Defense Calls It Mistake

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Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The trial of former police officer Kim Potter, accused of killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, is underway. The prosecution argues Potter's negligence led to Wright's death, while the defense claims it was an action error. Emotional testimonies from Wright's mother and other witnesses highlight the trial's intensity. Potter faces manslaughter charges, with potential sentences of up to 15 years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Kim Potter accused of in the trial?

Robbery

Manslaughter

Fraud

Assault

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the prosecution emphasize about the Taser and firearm?

They are both non-lethal

They are used for the same purpose

They are the same weight

They have different colors and holster locations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point of the defense's argument?

Potter had a history of misconduct

Potter intended to harm Wright

Potter's actions were deliberate

The incident was an 'action error'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the defense's explanation for Potter's mistake?

She was distracted

She was under the influence

It was an 'action error'

She was inexperienced

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided emotional testimony during the trial?

A bystander

Kim Potter

Daunte Wright's mother

The judge

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charges does Kim Potter face?

First degree murder

Third degree theft

Second degree assault

First and second degree manslaughter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the traffic stop involving Daunte Wright?

Wright escaped successfully

Wright was fatally shot

Wright was given a warning

Wright was arrested without incident