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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.

Day 12 of Yanez trial: Yanez jury deadlocked; judge says keep working

Jurors weighing the fate of St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez indicated Wednesday they've been unable to reach a unanimous verdict on manslaughter and other felony charges tied to Yanez's shooting of Philando Castile at a traffic stop. Judge William Leary responded by telling them to deliberate more.

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A waiting game as jury deliberates in Yanez trial

As jury deliberation moved into its third day Wednesday, family and friends of Philando Castile waited nervously for a verdict, and law enforcement prepared for the possibility of demonstrations.

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74 Seconds podcast: Preparing for a verdict

74 Seconds podcast: Preparing for a verdict

The jury is about to go into its third day of deliberations. And while the Twin Cities waits for a verdict, a St. Paul police commander explains his department's layered approach to handling large groups and tense moments.

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Day 11 of Yanez trial: Yanez jury asks judge for another look at Castile shooting videos

Day 11 of Yanez trial: Yanez jury asks judge for another look at Castile shooting videos

The case against St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez went to the jury for deliberation Monday afternoon. Jurors are returning to the Ramsey County Courthouse Tuesday to continue their work.

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Day 9 of Yanez trial: 'I thought I was going to die': Yanez tells jurors; defense rests

Day 9 of Yanez trial: 'I thought I was going to die': Yanez tells jurors; defense rests

St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez, on trial for killing Philando Castile during a July traffic stop, took the stand Friday, telling jurors he was forced to shoot Castile because he was not complying with the officer's commands.

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74 Seconds podcast: The jury deliberates

74 Seconds podcast: The jury deliberates

The defense and prosecution made their final arguments. The judge issued detailed instructions. Now the case is in the hands of the jury.
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Yanez trial, day 10: ‘He’s not lying,’ Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

Yanez trial, day 10: ‘He’s not lying,’ Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

"You can't sit in these chairs and 20-20 vision officer Yanez," defense attorney Earl Gray told jurors. "He said he thought he was going to die. Why else would he do this?" Jurors began deliberating Monday. They'll resume Tuesday morning.

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74 Seconds podcast: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

74 Seconds podcast: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

By the fourth day of testimony, the prosecution has rested, the defense has moved for acquittal and we expect to hear soon from Jeronimo Yanez himself.
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Day 8 of Yanez trial: Prosecution rests; judge rejects defense move to acquit

The defense also called Jeronimo Yanez's boss, St. Anthony Police Chief Jon Mangseth, who testified to the officer's character. He said he chose him for the crime prevention team and that he's good with the community and sometimes acted as the department's voice at events. He testified that Yanez has no disciplinary problems in his record, and no citizen complaints that he knew of.

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