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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.

Australian woman's family hires Castile attorney

Australian woman's family hires Castile attorney

The family of an Australian woman fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer has hired the attorney who represented the family of black motorist Philando Castile, who was also gunned down by an area officer.
by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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Photos: Remembering Philando Castile, one year later

Photos: Remembering Philando Castile, one year later

One year ago Thursday, Philando Castile was shot and killed by St. Anthony police officer Jeroniomo Yanez during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, Minn. Castile's family and friends held two events in his honor to mark the day.
by Jon Collins, Riham Feshir and Christopher Juhn

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A year after Castile's death, a changing Minnesota

A year after Castile's death, a changing Minnesota

The shooting, the verdict and the protests that followed left their mark on Minnesota. They've touched police officers, activists and residents throughout the state, all the way to the Capitol.
by Brandt Williams, Tom Crann, Jon Collins, Brian Bakst, Doualy Xaykaothao and Sam Choo

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