Defense begins presenting in Kimberly Potter trial: Updates from reporter Jon Collins

Screenshots of dashboard cameras.
Dashboard cameras show the scene prior to the shooting of Daunte Wright. It was presented as evidence in the trial of Kimberly Potter on Monday.
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After six days of testimony, the prosecution has rested in the trial of Kimberly Potter. She is the white former Brooklyn Park officer charged in the April shooting death of 20-year-old Black man Daunte Wright. Thursday morning, Potter's defense team began presenting their case.

MPR News has a team of reporters following the trial. Reporter Jon Collins joined host Cathy Wurzer with the latest.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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