74 Seconds tells the story of a July 2016 traffic stop that ended with the world watching a man die, live on their phones. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer who is about to go on trial for his death, Jeronimo Yanez. Through comprehensive reporting, MPR News examines this intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.
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Introducing In Front of Our Eyes
In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the wo…
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16 Shots: A podcast about the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald
The events we covered in 74 Seconds were only a piece of a larger national conversation on policing and justice. A new podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune examines a case sti…
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What happens now?
The trial is over. A settlement has been signed. But how do people move forward? Plus: An interview with Wesley Lowery, a journalist who tracks police shootings across the U.S. Ple…
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The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk
On July 15, the Twin Cities had its third high-profile police shooting in less than two years.
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To be black and armed in Minnesota
'There's this fear about a black man with a gun,' said Lucky Rosenbloom, a firearms trainer — who says he's likely the only African-American trainer in the state of Minnesota.
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The anniversary of the shooting
On July 6, 2017, Philando Castile's family and friends marked one year since the traffic stop when he was killed. Plus: What's coming next from the 74 Seconds team.
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The documents and the juror
We dig into the case's investigative files and what they tell us about the night of shooting. Plus: One of the jurors in the trial sits down for an extended interview.
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An inventory of Philando Castile's car
The car Castile was driving became a central piece of evidence in the case. It was towed away by authorities, photographed for the investigation.The things in his car, when you loo…
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The dashcam video
Four days after the verdict, investigators released the video: It's the first time those 74 seconds have been shown outside the courtroom.
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After the verdict
We already know the outcome. But even though the trial has come to an end, for a lot of people, this story is not over.
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Trial, Day 14: The verdict
On Friday, on the fifth day of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Jeronimo Yanez reached a verdict: Not guilty on all counts. We called reporter Riham Feshir, at the courthouse…
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Trial, Day 12: Jury at an impasse
The judge re-read jurors a portion of the instructions he'd given them on Monday. "You should not hesitate to reexamine your views and change your opinion if they become erroneous,…
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Trial, Day 11: Preparing for a verdict
The jury is about to go into its third day of deliberations. And while the Twin Cities waits for a verdict, a St. Paul police commander explains his department's layered approach t…
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Trial, Day 10: The jury deliberates
Both sides make their final arguments. The judge issues detailed instructions. And the case is left in the hands of the jury.
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Trial, Day 9: Jeronimo Yanez takes the stand
'I thought I was going to die,' Jeronimo Yanez told the jury. 'I had no other choice.'
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Trial, Day 8: The prosecution rests, the defense begins
By the fourth day of testimony, the prosecution has rested, the defense has moved for acquittal, and we expect to hear soon from Jeronimo Yanez himself.
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Trial, Day 6: Yanez's partner testifies
On the second day of testimony, two of the witnesses closest to the shooting -- Diamond Reynolds and police officer Joseph Kauser -- take the stand.
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Trial, Day 5: The dashcam and Diamond Reynolds
The jury is seated, the defense and prosecution have made their opening statements, and the first of the witnesses take the stand -- including the woman who brought this case to th…
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Trial, Day 4: Getting to 23
As the first week of the trial ends, the jury in the case starts to take shape. Plus: Why choosing a jury for the trial of a police officer is different than for other trials.