The dash cam video that captured the fatal interaction between officer Jeronimo Yanez and Philando Castile was made public yesterday. In the video, the 29-year-old officer can be seen approaching the driver’s side of the vehicle and explaining to Castile that the reason he pulled him over was because his break lights weren’t working. Castile […]
Officer Found Not Guilty In Philando Castile Case
After nearly five days of deliberation, a jury decided that there was not enough evidence to convict Jeronimo Yanez of second-degree manslaughter in the death of 32-year-old Philando Castile. The Latino police officer had originally been charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm in connection with […]
Officer Charged In Philando Castile Shooting Death
In a move that surprised both police and protesters, the state has decided to move forward with manslaughter charges against the officer who fatally shot Philando Castile. The Pioneer Press is suggesting that this is likely the first time in modern memory that an officer will be charged for manslaughter for such an incident. In addition […]
Shooting in Falcons Heights Draws National Attention
It seems like each week we’re hearing about another shooting, whether it’s in the form of a shooting on a high school or college campus, or the shooting of a minority by a police officer. Unfortunately, during a recent 17-hour span we learned of two more fatal shootings of black civilians by white police officers. […]
