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.

July 13, 2016 3:05 PM

Data: Half of arrestees where Castile shot are black

Police in the suburban St. Paul area where a black man was shot and killed during a traffic stop have disproportionately arrested African-Americans, a data analysis shows.

by Kyle Potter, Associated Press

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July 13, 2016 2:33 PM

Former U.S. attorney discusses legal questions surrounding Philando Castile's death

Tom Weber talked with former U.S. Attorney Thomas Heffelfinger about the legal future of the Philando Castile case.

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July 12, 2016 11:38 AM

Castile family vows lawsuit, legislative change after police shooting

Philando Castile's family will pursue a civil suit and press for change at the Legislature in the way police are vetted and trained, the family's attorney said Tuesday.

by Tim Nelson and Brian Bakst

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July 12, 2016 4:00 AM

Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Minnesota lawmakers who back proposed changes for local law enforcement agencies see an opportunity to build support in the aftermath of the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile. But others aren't convinced.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 10, 2016 2:47 PM

Protests continue four days after shooting death of Philando Castile

Four days after Philando Castile died after being shot by a St. Anthony police officer, groups continued to gather and march in the St. Paul area.

by Euan Kerr, Tim Nelson and Solvejg Wastvedt

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July 10, 2016 8:00 AM

Timeline: The shooting death of Philando Castile

A St. Anthony police officer shot and killed an African-American man during a traffic stop July 6 in Falcon Heights, with the aftermath apparently captured on Facebook Live.

by MPR News Staff

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July 9, 2016 11:30 AM

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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July 9, 2016 9:00 AM

Castile stopped 52 times by police: Was it racial profiling?

Philando Castile had been given citations for minor offenses including speeding, driving without a muffler and not wearing a seat belt.

by Associated Press

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July 8, 2016 6:11 PM

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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July 8, 2016 11:46 AM

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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