article_snippet.sent: Believe me," " Robert Bates told the NBC show in " Robert Bates first appearance since being charged in the April 2 death of Eric Harris, "it can happen to anyone.
article_snippet.sent: Eric Harris died after " Robert Bates shot him -- accidentally, Eric Harris says -- after calling out "Taser!
article_snippet.sent: While " Robert Bates is at the center of the maelstrom over Eric Harris death, Eric Harris isn't the only one under scrutiny.
article_snippet.sent: Harris' brother, Andre Harris, said this week that Harris' didn't think the shooting was racially motivated.
article_snippet.sent: Instead, Harris' said, "This is simply evil."
article_snippet.sent: But Bates,who is charged with second-degree manslaughter, said Harris' didn't mean to kill Harris'.
article_snippet.sent: Harris' attorney has called it an "excusable homicide."
highlights_snippet.sent: I rate this as No. 1 on my list of things in my life that I regret," Robert Bates tells "Today"
  " Robert Bates says " Robert Bates didn't mean to kill Eric Harris and rejects claims Eric Harris training records were forged .
  