The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Tuesday released the file from its investigation into the fatal shooting of motorist Philando Castile by St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, Minn., last July. Below is a transcript of the BCA's interview with Yanez after the shooting.
Read the transcript of officer Jeronimo Yanez's BCA interview after the Philando Castile shooting
June 21, 2017 at 5:33PM
The interview became a point of contention during Yanez's trial. Prosecutors did not introduce that interview as evidence until cross-examining the officer on the stand. Judge William H. Leary III denied that request but allowed it to be referenced during Yanez's cross-examination. During deliberations, jurors asked to see the interview transcript, but the judge again denied the request. Yanez was acquitted of all charges related to the shooting of Castile on Friday. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
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