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The death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez

Portraits of Philando Castile and Jeronimo Yanez
Portraits of Philando Castile (left) and Jeronimo Yanez
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In July 2016, St. Anthony, Minn., police officer Jeronimo Yanez fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, a St. Paul suburb. The world watched the aftermath, live on Facebook. Yanez was charged in Castile's death. Jurors found him not guilty on all charges on June 16, 2017.

MPR News covered the trial on the air, online and in a podcast, 74 Seconds.

St. Anthony police chief answers public questions for 1st time since Castile shooting

St. Anthony police chief answers public questions for 1st time since Castile shooting

Chief Jon Mangseth didn't answer questions about the shooting or the officer involved. But he announced the Department of Justice will review the St. Anthony Police Department.
by Matt Sepic and Riham Feshir

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No plea for officer charged in Castile shooting

No plea for officer charged in Castile shooting

St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez made a brief, initial court appearance Friday after being charged with manslaughter in the July shooting death of Philando Castile. He is due back in court Dec. 19.
by Tim Nelson

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Prominent lawyers line up to defend cop in Castile shooting case

Prominent lawyers line up to defend cop in Castile shooting case

St. Paul attorney Earl Gray and Minneapolis attorney Paul Engh have filed the paperwork to represent Jeronimo Yanez as his legal case starts moving through the court system today.
by Tim Nelson

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Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial

Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial

Officer Jeronimo Yanez makes his first court appearance Friday for the shooting of Philando Castile at a traffic stop in July.
by Matt Sepic

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Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting

Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting

Officer Jeronimo Yanez is expected to appear in court Friday after being charged with three felony counts for shooting and killing Philando Castile.

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Police conduct in the Philando Castile case

Police conduct in the Philando Castile case

Conversations and changes around police conduct have been evolving nationwide. How does fear play a role in an officer's decision to fire a weapon?
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Officer charged in Castile shooting

Officer charged in Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday that he has charged police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the July 6 killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.
by Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Reaction: Charges filed against officer involved in Philando Castile shooting

Reaction: Charges filed against officer involved in Philando Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Officer Jeronimo Yanez would face felony charges for the shooting of Philando Castile. Several members of the community reacted, and experts provided legal analysis.
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