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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
Nancy Muellner for MPR News

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.

VP candidates mention Castile as they spar over police shootings

VP candidates mention Castile as they spar over police shootings

Kaine used Philando Castile's driving history as an example of the injustices some African-Americans face. But Pence said tragic shootings don't mean police are implicitly biased.
by Riham Feshir

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With BCA investigation over, what's next in Castile case?

With BCA investigation over, what's next in Castile case?

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi must now determine whether or not he will charge officer Jeronimo Yanez in Castile's death -- or if a grand jury will make the decision. Here's how grand juries work -- and why they've become such a controversial tool of the justice system.
by Cody Nelson

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Philando Castile police shooting probe complete, sent to prosecutors

Philando Castile police shooting probe complete, sent to prosecutors

State authorities say they've turned over their findings into the July 6 shooting of Castile by a St. Anthony police officer. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi must now decide the next steps as he weighs prosecuting the officer.
by Laura Yuen and Riham Feshir

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Philando Castile remembered at protest near State Fair

Philando Castile remembered at protest near State Fair

A rally near the state fairgrounds was held today as the family of a Twin Cities man killed by police laid him to rest in St Louis.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Philando Castile to be buried in Missouri

Philando Castile to be buried in Missouri

A memorial service for Philando Castile, who was born in Missouri, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ronald L. Jones Funeral Chapels in St. Louis. It will be followed by a funeral procession to Calvary Cemetery.
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ACLU sues for access to squad video in Philando Castile shooting

ACLU sues for access to squad video in Philando Castile shooting

The Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit demanding the release of squad car video in the July 6 shooting of Philando Castile.
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After protests, cop who fatally shot Castile placed back on leave

After protests, cop who fatally shot Castile placed back on leave

The city of St. Anthony released a statement Wednesday saying it decided to put Officer Jeronimo Yanez back on leave "after reviewing concerns and other feedback from the community."
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Protesters: Officer in Castile shooting should remain on leave

Protesters: Officer in Castile shooting should remain on leave

About two dozen demonstrators gathered outside the St. Anthony Police Department Friday to protest Officer Jeronimo Yanez's return to desk duties.
by Riham Feshir

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Police chief defends officer who killed Philando Castile

Police chief defends officer who killed Philando Castile

Chief Jon Mangseth wouldn't discuss any details of the shooting, but he did say the 28-year-old Jeronimo Yanez has had a sterling reputation in St. Anthony's police ranks since joining the force in late 2011.
by Kyle Potter, Associated Press

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