Despite being convicted of first degree manslaughter and second degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright, former police officer Kim Potter was sentenced to a mere 24 months, only 13% of the normal sentence for these crimes.  In issuing her sentence, Judge Regina Chu appallingly demanded the community empathize not with Daunte's family but with his killer. 

Chu claimed that Potter showed adequate remorse for her crime but there is no evidence of this. After shooting Daunte, Potter rolled on the ground screaming about going to jail then called her union rep, all while Daunte bled to death in the car with no aid. Throughout the trial, Potter never used Daunte’s name, referring to him only as “the driver.” Prior to sentencing, Potter mischaracterized Daunte's actions and blamed him for his own death.  The only regret ever demonstrated by Potter is that she would face consequences for her actions.

This ridiculously low sentence is a slap in the face of Daunte's family, the community, and the jury that convicted Kim Potter.

The sentence is wholly inadequate for the grossly negligent actions of a highly-trained police officer who robbed a family of their loved one and greatly harmed our community.

We urge Attorney General Keith Ellison to appeal the unreasonably low sentence given to Kim Potter.  Justice demands it.