Former Officer In Wright Shooting Faces Second-Degree Manslaughter

Former Officer In Wright Shooting Faces Second-Degree Manslaughter

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In a Minneapolis suburb, Kim Potter was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter after mistakenly using her gun instead of a Taser during a traffic stop. The family of the victim disputes the claim of it being an accident. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, which is less severe than a murder charge.

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What is the maximum penalty for the manslaughter charge Kim Potter faces?

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How does the legal bar for manslaughter compare to that of a murder charge?

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