Kim Potter trial: How does an officer mistake a gun for a Taser?

At former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter’s manslaughter trial for fatally shooting Daunte Wright, a Black motorist, the core of her defense is clear: She says she meant to use her Taser but grabbed her handgun instead.

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National story. 22 articles from 10 sources. Updated Dec 9, 2021.

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Kokomo Tribune, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +2 more
Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Dec 9, 2021

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 9, 2021

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Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· Dec 8, 2021

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Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Fox7 AustinCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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FoxlaCenter· Dec 9, 2021

Kim Potter trial: How does an officer mistake a gun for a Taser?

Ran by 8 outlets· Madison, Waco Tribune-Herald, +6 more
MadisonCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Waco Tribune-HeraldCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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The Buffalo NewsCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Quad-City TimesCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Fredericksburg.comCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Opelika-Auburn NewsCenter· Dec 9, 2021

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Independent TribuneCenter· Dec 8, 2021

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Right

3 sources
Fox NewsRight· Dec 9, 2021

Kim Potter trial: Experts sound off on mistaking handgun for Taser

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Billings Gazette, MyNorthwest
Billings GazetteLean Right· Dec 9, 2021

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Dec 8, 2021

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