Law professor Mark Osler commented for KSTP News on what people can expect from the opening statements in the Kim Potter trial.
From the article: "The opening statement I really want to listen for is the prosecution's [opening statement]," said Mark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas. "The defense, I think they'll say it was a mistake, and she didn't intend to shoot anybody. But for the prosecution, the challenge for them is explaining the charge because it's complicated, especially the first-degree manslaughter charge. How they explain that she was reckless is going to be really important."
Potter faces two felony counts: first-degree manslaughter predicated on reckless use/handling of a firearm and second-degree manslaughter.
