I Think the Justice System Is Flawed

Officer Yanez is acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of Philando Castile. That includes even the lesser charges, potentially most disturbing of all, he was even found not guilty of reckless endangerment of a minor with regards to firing 7 shots in close proximity to a child, his girlfriend's daughter, despite the officer's own testimony of literally blacking out and not remembering firing any more than the last two shots.

I am sad and deeply disturbed. This is my community. I live technically 2 or 3 "towns" over from where the shooting occurred, but the twin cities are really just an urban sprawl, and it's all one big little city. I know there is a protest march planned already for this evening, and I highly expect they will block 94 again. I hope no protesters are hurt tonight. Stay safe.

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Verdict released on a late Friday afternoon, temp in the 80s with humidity to match. Not sure how the conditions could have been worse - considering the decisions.

Credit to Ramsey Co attorney for charging. Most every place in the nation would have sent this to a grand jury and that would be the end of it.

What we really need are law enforcement officers that are not afraid of black men. I know that sounds simple and therefore stupid, but nothing we've tried so far is working.