74 Seconds
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.
Mon, March 15, 2021
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 world will be watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.
Fri, August 31, 2018
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 still unfolding in Chicago.
Thu, February 15, 2018
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Mon, August 14, 2017
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. Please consider taking our closing survey.
Wed, July 26, 2017
The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk
On July 15, the Twin Cities had its third high-profile police shooting in less than two years.
Fri, July 14, 2017
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.
Fri, July 07, 2017
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.
Fri, June 30, 2017
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.
Mon, June 26, 2017
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 look through them, are all about another: Another dinner. Another day at work. Another flat tire. Another winter.
Wed, June 21, 2017
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.
Sat, June 17, 2017
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.
Fri, June 16, 2017
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, in the minutes after the verdict was announced.
Wed, June 14, 2017
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, but you should not surrender your honest opinion simply because other jurors disagree or merely to reach a verdict."
Tue, June 13, 2017
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 to handling large groups and tense moments.
Mon, June 12, 2017
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.
Sat, June 10, 2017
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.'
Fri, June 09, 2017
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.
Wed, June 07, 2017
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.
Tue, June 06, 2017
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 the attention of millions.
Fri, June 02, 2017
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.
Tue, May 30, 2017
Trial, Day 1: Jury selection begins
In the first of our trial updates, 50 potential jurors are sworn in, given questionnaires and instructed in the basics of the case against Yanez.
Fri, May 26, 2017
4: The World is Watching
After Philando Castile's death, people marched, they chanted, they camped out in front of the governor's mansion. But no one was sure what would happen next.
Thu, May 25, 2017
3: The Traffic Stop
What we know -- and what we don't know -- about those 74 seconds, and the Facebook video that made millions of people witnesses to Philando Castile's final moments.
Tue, May 23, 2017
2: The Officer
When he pulled over Philando Castile, Jeronimo Yanez was working the night shift, patrolling three small Twin Cities suburbs. His law enforcement career was largely unremarkable. Now, he's about to go on trial.
Mon, May 22, 2017
1: The Driver
Meet Philando Castile, the elementary school cafeteria worker whose name became a chant and whose face became a symbol.
Tue, May 16, 2017
Coming Soon: 74 Seconds
A man is dead, his last moments captured on Facebook Live. The police officer who pulled the trigger is now on trial. What happened the night of July 6, 2016? And what happens now?
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