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The death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez

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

Glenda Hatchett (left) and Valerie Castile.
Glenda Hatchett (left) stands with Philando Castile's mother, Valerie Castile, after a press conference in St. Paul, Minn. on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Evan Frost | MPR News

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Ramsey County Attorney John Choi has said that he has not yet decided whether his office, or a grand jury, will determine if officers should be charged in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

Meanwhile, the family of Philando Castile has vowed to pursue a civil lawsuit over Castile's death at the hands of a St. Anthony police officer.

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