74 Seconds

By Minnesota Public Radio

What's 74 Seconds about?

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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08.31.2018

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08.31.2018 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.
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08.14.2017 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.
07.26.2017 The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk On July 15, the Twin Cities had its third high-profile police shooting in less than two years.
07.14.2017 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.
07.07.2017 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.
06.30.2017 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.
06.26.2017 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 ...
06.21.2017 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.
06.17.2017 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.
06.16.2017 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.
06.14.2017 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 ...
06.13.2017 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.
06.12.2017 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.
06.10.2017 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.'
06.09.2017 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.
06.08.2017 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.
06.07.2017 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.
06.06.2017 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.
06.06.2017 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.
06.02.2017 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.
05.30.2017 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.
05.26.2017 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.
05.25.2017 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.
05.23.2017 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.
05.22.2017 1: The Driver Meet Philando Castile, the elementary school cafeteria worker whose name became a chant and whose face became a symbol.
05.16.2017 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?

74 Seconds

What's 74 Seconds about?

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74 Seconds episodes:

16 Shots: A podcast about the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald

Further listening

What happens now?

The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk

To be black and armed in Minnesota

The anniversary of the shooting

The documents and the juror

An inventory of Philando Castile's car

The dashcam video

After the verdict

Trial, Day 14: The verdict

Trial, Day 12: Jury at an impasse

Trial, Day 11: Preparing for a verdict

Trial, Day 10: The jury deliberates

Trial, Day 9: Jeronimo Yanez takes the stand

Trial, Day 8: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

Trial, Day 8: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

Trial, Day 6: Yanez's partner testifies

Trial, Day 5: The dashcam and Diamond Reynolds

Trial, Day 6: Yanez's partner testifies

Trial, Day 4: Getting to 23

Trial, Day 1: Jury selection begins

4: The World is Watching

3: The Traffic Stop

2: The Officer

1: The Driver

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