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.

January 9, 2017 3:11 PM

Judge denies request to release Castile shooting squad car video

The Minnesota ACLU sued in September saying that squad camera video in the Philando Castile shooting needs to be released. The judge disagreed, citing the active investigation.

by Riham Feshir

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December 23, 2016 7:33 AM

St. Anthony cop's attorneys request new judge in Castile case

Lawyers for Officer Jeronimo Yanez filed a notice Thursday to remove Ramsey County District Court Judge Edward Wilson. In Minnesota, attorneys can strike one judge from a case without giving a reason.

by Jon Collins

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December 19, 2016 4:00 AM

Brief hearing, no plea from officer in Castile shooting

St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez faces second-degree manslaughter in the death of Philando Castile. Ramsey County Judge Edward Wilson will hear the case, the court said Monday.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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December 15, 2016 1:52 PM

Feds to assess St. Anthony police in wake of Castile shooting

The city will be the 16th to enter into a collaborative reform process with the department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, which works to help police departments around the country advance community policing.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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December 14, 2016 7:32 PM

Attorneys for cop who killed Philando Castile want charges dropped

Officer Jeronimo Yanez's attorneys are filing a motion that says Philando Castile was negligent in his own death because he was driving while high and did not follow Yanez's commands.

by Associated Press

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December 14, 2016 2:55 PM

DOJ reviews St. Anthony Police Department in wake of Philando Castile shooting

The Department of Justice is planning to announce a review of the St. Anthony Police Department in the wake of the shooting of Philando Castile.

by Associated Press

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December 12, 2016 6:58 AM

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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November 18, 2016 2:04 PM

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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November 18, 2016 10:37 AM

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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November 18, 2016 4:00 AM

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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