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How Does Idaho's Jack Yantis Case Fit In National Discussion On Police Shootings?

Boise State Public Radio News | By Martin Kaste
Published August 9, 2016 at 8:58 AM MDT
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The attorney general declined to prosecute 2 deputies for shooting and killing a rancher last fall. The case is a rallying point for those who say excessive police force is a problem outside cities.
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Martin Kaste
Martin Kaste is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk. He covers law enforcement and privacy. He has been focused on police and use of force since before the 2014 protests in Ferguson, and that coverage led to the creation of NPR's Criminal Justice Collaborative.
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