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The Department of Justice was forced to step in, concerning Ferguson, MO. Officer Darren Wilson killed Michael Brown for no fucking reason.
Officer Jeronimo Yanez killed Philando Castile for no fucking reason.
Prosecutors countered that Yanez didn't see Castile's gun, which was later found in the pocket of the shorts Castile was wearing. Castile's last words, spoken to Yanez after he'd been shot, were, "I wasn't reaching for it."
http://www.citypages.com/news/jeron...ughter-for-killing-philando-castile/428925533
Juror Admits Decision to Acquit Ex-Cop for Killing Castile Was Settled Days Earlier Except for 2 Holdouts
June 17, 2017
The world learned of Philando Castile’s death through a grim livestream launched by his girlfriend seconds after Castile was shot five times by a police officer. Many were outraged by what they saw as Diamond Reynolds’ outwardly calm voice described Castile being shot after reaching for his wallet.
Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, though sentencing guidelines suggested around four years would have been more likely. Yanez was also cleared of lesser counts related to endangering Reynolds and her daughter for firing his gun into the car near them.
The jury opted for acquittal, clearing Yanez of manslaughter Friday after five days of deliberation that nearly ended in deadlock. Castile’s family cursed and stormed from the courtroom, and despite the acquittal, the city where Yanez works almost immediately announced plans to dismiss him.
Juror Dennis Ploussard said the jury favored acquittal early in the week by a 10-2 margin. He said they spent a lot of time dissecting the “culpable negligence” requirement for conviction, and the two holdouts eventually agreed Friday on acquittal.
http://atlantablackstar.com/2017/06...stile-settled-days-earlier-except-2-holdouts/
Thousands of angry, woke and fired-up Minnesotans took to the streets on Friday, hours after ex-police officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of 32-year-old motorist Philando Castile nearly one year ago.
On Friday morning, Yanez, 29, was cleared of a manslaughter charge as well as two lesser charges. In some small semblance of justice, the AP reports that Yanez will soon be out of a job as a police officer.
State police said on Twitter that it arrested 18 protesters after a smaller group splintered off and walked down an entrance ramp to block Interstate 94 in St. Paul, shutting down traffic in both directions.
http://www.theroot.com/resist-thousands-flood-the-streets-after-not-guilty-ve-1796192585
Valerie Castile, Philando’s mother, addressed the crowd directly after leaving the courthouse.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/nation...cle_b8880adb-301f-5231-9dc4-d29bdf9948fe.html
June 16, 2017
"The system continues to fail black people, and it will continue to fail you all," Valerie Castile, Philando's mother, told reporters after the verdict. "My son loved this city and this city killed my son and the murderer gets away. ... I'm mad as hell right now."
Castile's sister Allysza, weeping, said, "He didn't deserve to die the way he did, and I will never have faith in this system." Castile family lawyer Glenda Hatchett vowed to continue fighting.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...-guilty-in-shooting-death-of-philando-castile
The city does not want to hear from you, after someone from your community is murdered by a police officer.
http://theslot.jezebel.com/mn-house-committee-shut-down-by-crowd-after-passing-bil-1791621045
WTF just happened ?
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/17/us/philando-castile-shooting-minnesota.html?_r=0
Jeronimo Yanez, screaming "fuck," after he shot Philando Castile. A police officer arrives to comfort him, as he cries. The man that he shot is dying.
Did he say, "do not worry, we will make all of this go away."
Officer Jeronimo Yanez killed Philando Castile for no fucking reason.
Prosecutors countered that Yanez didn't see Castile's gun, which was later found in the pocket of the shorts Castile was wearing. Castile's last words, spoken to Yanez after he'd been shot, were, "I wasn't reaching for it."
http://www.citypages.com/news/jeron...ughter-for-killing-philando-castile/428925533
Juror Admits Decision to Acquit Ex-Cop for Killing Castile Was Settled Days Earlier Except for 2 Holdouts
June 17, 2017
The world learned of Philando Castile’s death through a grim livestream launched by his girlfriend seconds after Castile was shot five times by a police officer. Many were outraged by what they saw as Diamond Reynolds’ outwardly calm voice described Castile being shot after reaching for his wallet.
Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, though sentencing guidelines suggested around four years would have been more likely. Yanez was also cleared of lesser counts related to endangering Reynolds and her daughter for firing his gun into the car near them.
The jury opted for acquittal, clearing Yanez of manslaughter Friday after five days of deliberation that nearly ended in deadlock. Castile’s family cursed and stormed from the courtroom, and despite the acquittal, the city where Yanez works almost immediately announced plans to dismiss him.
Juror Dennis Ploussard said the jury favored acquittal early in the week by a 10-2 margin. He said they spent a lot of time dissecting the “culpable negligence” requirement for conviction, and the two holdouts eventually agreed Friday on acquittal.
http://atlantablackstar.com/2017/06...stile-settled-days-earlier-except-2-holdouts/
Thousands of angry, woke and fired-up Minnesotans took to the streets on Friday, hours after ex-police officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of 32-year-old motorist Philando Castile nearly one year ago.
On Friday morning, Yanez, 29, was cleared of a manslaughter charge as well as two lesser charges. In some small semblance of justice, the AP reports that Yanez will soon be out of a job as a police officer.
State police said on Twitter that it arrested 18 protesters after a smaller group splintered off and walked down an entrance ramp to block Interstate 94 in St. Paul, shutting down traffic in both directions.
http://www.theroot.com/resist-thousands-flood-the-streets-after-not-guilty-ve-1796192585
Valerie Castile, Philando’s mother, addressed the crowd directly after leaving the courthouse.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/nation...cle_b8880adb-301f-5231-9dc4-d29bdf9948fe.html
June 16, 2017
"The system continues to fail black people, and it will continue to fail you all," Valerie Castile, Philando's mother, told reporters after the verdict. "My son loved this city and this city killed my son and the murderer gets away. ... I'm mad as hell right now."
Castile's sister Allysza, weeping, said, "He didn't deserve to die the way he did, and I will never have faith in this system." Castile family lawyer Glenda Hatchett vowed to continue fighting.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...-guilty-in-shooting-death-of-philando-castile
The city does not want to hear from you, after someone from your community is murdered by a police officer.
http://theslot.jezebel.com/mn-house-committee-shut-down-by-crowd-after-passing-bil-1791621045
WTF just happened ?
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/17/us/philando-castile-shooting-minnesota.html?_r=0
Jeronimo Yanez, screaming "fuck," after he shot Philando Castile. A police officer arrives to comfort him, as he cries. The man that he shot is dying.
Did he say, "do not worry, we will make all of this go away."