{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mccollum.house.gov/press-release/mccollum-statement-charges-philando-castile-shooting", "McCollum Statement on Charges in Philando Castile Shooting", "2016-11-16", "2016", "2016-11", "Democrat", "House", "MN", "Betty McCollum", "M001143", "mccollum.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement after Ramsey County Attorney John Choi charged a St. Anthony Police Officer in the July shooting death of Philando Castile:\n\u201cAfter the shooting of Philando Castile in July, I called for a Justice Department investigation to establish the facts of this case and ensure appropriate accountability.\u00a0With assistance from the Justice Department, County Attorney John Choi and state and local law enforcement have conducted a thorough and fair investigation.\n\u201cToday\u2019s announcement of charges against the officer involved is a step in the process of accountability for Mr. Castile\u2019s death. \u00a0The forthcoming criminal trial will offer transparency to the public, while allowing a judge and jury to make the ultimate determination in this case.\n\u201cAs this case proceeds through the criminal justice system, we must continue to work together to build a stronger, more trusting relationship between our police and the communities they serve and protect. At this difficult time, we should also keep Philando Castile\u2019s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mccollum.house.gov/press-release/mccollum-statement-charges-philando-castile-shooting"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9412020444869995, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}