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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.

Attorney of officer who shot Castile says Yanez shaken, upset

Attorney of officer who shot Castile says Yanez shaken, upset

The attorney representing St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez said Yanez is shaken and upset following the shooting of Philando Castile.
by Manda Lillie

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Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments

Dayton draws scorn, praise for Castile shooting comments

Critics say Gov. Mark Dayton's comments on the case crossed a line and could compromise the investigation. But Dayton on Friday wasn't backing down from his belief that race was a factor in the shooting.
by Tim Pugmire

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Prosecutor undecided on grand jury for Castile shooting, urges patience

Prosecutor undecided on grand jury for Castile shooting, urges patience

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Friday he understands the public anger over the Philando Castile police shooting case but asked people to let the investigation run its course; he hasn't decided if he'd seek a grand jury.
by Riham Feshir

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The role of Facebook Live in the reaction to the Castile shooting

The role of Facebook Live in the reaction to the Castile shooting

Many people are commenting on the remarkable poise of Diamond Reynolds as she captured her boyfriend's death on live video. This technology that allows Reynolds, and others, to take this action is relatively new.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Colleagues, family call Philando Castile good-hearted, hard worker

Colleagues, family call Philando Castile good-hearted, hard worker

The man shot and killed Wednesday by police during a Falcon Heights traffic stop worked in St. Paul public schools and was remembered warmly. "They killed a innocent man," said his maternal grandfather.
by Brandt Williams, Laura Yuen and Cody Nelson

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Special coverage: The Philando Castile shooting

In the wake of the shooting of Philando Castile, MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with several guests about the developing situation.
by MPR News Staff

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