Legal Insurrection by Mary Chastain 12/23/2021
People are celebrating in downtown Minneapolis.The jury found former police officer Kim Potter guilty of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Here are some reactions from the left and Wright’s family.
"We're happy with everything, and excuse my language, but we gon’ let that bitch rot in hell."
— Daunte Wright's brother Damik reacting to the guilty verdict for former MN officer Kim Potter on both manslaughter charges. pic.twitter.com/UB89RoDGFD
— The Recount (@therecount) December 23, 2021
Convictions of officers who commit a crime are still relatively rare, but verdicts like this, in which accountability prevails, send a strong message to officers everywhere that they are not above the law. So much more is needed on police reform, but this is a critical component.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) December 23, 2021
Killer cop Kim Potter has been found guilty of 1st degree and 2nd degree manslaughter for murdering 20 year old Daunte Wright. Hell yes.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) December 23, 2021
More:
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/celebrations-over-kim-potter-convictions-we-gon-let-that-bitch-rot-in-hell/
