Alayna Albrecht-Payton, who was in the car Daunte Wright was driving when he was pulled over, testified Thursday in Kim Potter’s manslaughter trial.
Author: Grace Hauck, USA TODAY
Daunte Wright’s mom relives ‘worst day of my life’ at manslaughter trial of ex-Minnesota officer Kim Potter
The prosecution argued Kim Potter was guilty of “betraying her oath, betraying her badge,” while the defense told the jury she made a fatal “mistake.”
Jury selected in trial of Kim Potter, the former police officer charged in Daunte Wright’s death
A jury has been selected in the trial of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, charged in the death of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center.
‘Decades-long injustice’: Judge dismisses convictions of 2 men in assassination of Malcolm X
Two of three men convicted in the assassination of Black civil rights leader Malcolm X were exonerated Thursday, more than five decades later.
Over 100 Black pastors gather outside courthouse to support Ahmaud Arbery’s family
After a defense attorney repeatedly attempted to remove Black pastors from the courtroom, scores showed up to support Ahmaud Arbery’s family.
‘Miscarriage of justice’: 2 men expected to be exonerated in Malcolm X assassination
Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam are set to have their convictions vacated after an announcement by the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
These COVID vaccine lottery winners are taking care of others instead of cashing in
Dozens of Americans won big in lotteries designed to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations. They say cashing in on a pandemic is a complicated feeling.
USC fraternity suspended after reports of sexual assault, drugs placed in drinks
A fraternity at the University of Southern California was suspended after reports of sexual assault and drugging at the house in Los Angeles.
At least 2 dead, including UPS employee, after small plane crashes into Southern California homes; investigation underway
A small plane crashed into multiple homes on Monday in Southern California, killing at least two people, including a UPS employee.
4 injured in shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas; police ID person of interest
Four people were injured in a shooting at a high school in Texas Wednesday morning, police said. Two were taken to a hospital.