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.
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.
Can't see the document? Click here.
Case file, dashcam video of Philando Castile shooting released
A second-by-second breakdown of the dashcam video
See the evidence from the BCA investigation of the Castile shooting
Project 2025 platform proposal aims to allow mining in Boundary Waters watershed
Ann Johnson Stewart wins special election, giving DFL control of Minnesota Senate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar defeats GOP challenger Royce White
Gov. Tim Walz will return to Minnesota after Trump victory blocks him from becoming vice president
