“Kim Potter Verdict Will Have Devastating Effects on Law Enforcement” – Chicago Police Officer Betsy Brantner Smith On Guilty Verdict in Kim Potter Trial
Chicago police Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith discussed the Kim Potter guilty verdict this past week and the negative impact it will have on police officers in the US.
Police officer Potter was found guilty of the manslaughter death of Daunte Wright on Thursday.
Bodycam footage released in April of this year showed that Daunte Wright resisted arrest and fled the scene.
Police were in the process of cuffing Wright when he broke free and jumped in his car.
Officer Kim Potter screamed, “Taser! Taser! Taser!” before she discharged her weapon.
