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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What really happened when Katie Steinle was shot in San Francisco?

    The trial of the undocumented immigrant accused of shooting and killing Kate Steinle in San Francisco began this week. The case is a right-wing talking point to rally support for tougher immigration laws. But the facts of the case are more complicated than they’ve been presented.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 25, 2017 • 1 min read

    The trial of the undocumented immigrant accused of shooting and killing Kate Steinle in San Francisco began this week. The case is a right-wing talking point to rally support for tougher immigration laws. But the facts of the case are more complicated than they’ve been presented.

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