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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.

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.
by Associated Press

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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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Castile family seeks federal investigation, alleging racial bias in shooting

Castile family seeks federal investigation, alleging racial bias in shooting

In a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch and other federal officials, an attorney for the Castile family says they don't believe local law enforcement will be impartial in its investigation.
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Castile family told investigation could last another month

Castile family told investigation could last another month

A day after meeting with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, an uncle of Philando Castile said he's praying that investigators will do the right thing: conduct a thorough and fair investigation into Castile's shooting death by a police officer.
by Laura Yuen and Riham Feshir

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Protesters deliver petition calling for special prosecutor in Castile case

Protesters deliver petition calling for special prosecutor in Castile case

A Minneapolis grassroots organization, Neighborhoods Organizing for Change, has collected over 7,000 signatures asking for an independent review of the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile.
by Riham Feshir

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Choi names outside attorney to aid in Castile police shooting case

Choi names outside attorney to aid in Castile police shooting case

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Friday that ex-Hamline University law school dean Don Lewis will be a "special prosecutor" to help him in making decisions tied to the Philando Castile case. Activists quickly challenged Lewis' independence.
by MPR News Staff

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