Mostly White Jury Nearly Set For Trial In Daunte Wright's Death

Mostly White Jury Nearly Set For Trial In Daunte Wright's Death

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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Officer Kim Potter is charged with the death of Dante Wright in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop. She claims she intended to use her Taser but mistakenly drew her handgun. The trial has 12 jurors seated, with a racial composition of 9 white, 1 black, and 2 Asian members, but requires two more alternates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Officer Kim Potter accused of in the case involving Daunte Wright?

Assault

Robbery

Shooting Daunte Wright

Fraud

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which location did the incident involving Officer Kim Potter occur?

Chicago

Los Angeles

Minneapolis suburb

New York City

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Officer Kim Potter claim she intended to use during the incident?

Taser

Pepper spray

Handgun

Baton

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jurors are seated in the trial of Officer Kim Potter?

12

16

10

14

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the racial composition of the jury in Officer Kim Potter's trial?

8 white, 2 black, 2 Asian

9 white, 1 black, 2 Asian

10 white, 1 black, 1 Asian

7 white, 3 black, 2 Asian

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