Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice is a journalism initiative, created by Ampers, KMOJ, and the Minnesota Humanities Center, covering the trials of the former Minneapolis police officers charged with the murder of George Floyd, the community’s response, and the changes needed to create a more just society. Hear our programs on Minnesota public and educational radio stations across Minnesota.
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- Potter Found Guilty in Death of Daunte WrightAfter three days of deliberation a jury found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter guilty of two counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. Feven Gerezgiher reports
- Potter Jury Continues DeliberationsAs jury deliberation continues in the Kim Potter trial, many are evaluating the state of racial justice in Minnesota. We talk to former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender Mary Moriarty. Chioma Uwagwu reports
- Kim Potters’ TearsKim Potter’s crying in court is more than an expression of remorse; it’s part of a history of white women weaponizing their tears against people of color. Tiffany Bui reports.
- Jury Deliberations Underway in Potter TrialThe state’s prosecution and the defense made their closing arguments Monday. Georgia Fort reports.