The Washington County Attorney’s Office had come under intense pressure from activists—including demonstrations outside Orput’s home—to file murder charges against Potter. “I pray that our state heals and the extreme partisan platforms dissipate. We must return to thoughtful discourse that unites, not impulsive, irrational talking points that divide. Key BackgroundThe killing of Wright, an unarmed Black man, which happened amid Chauvin’s murder trial, fueled renewed national outrage over racial bias in policing and immediate pressure for reform in the city of Brooklyn Center. He did not immediately indicate whether murder charges will be filed against the former Brooklyn Center police officer.

Source: Forbes May 24, 2021 20:14 UTC