Exclusive: 300+ ex-DOJ lawyers demand transparent Minnesota shooting probes
Summary
More than 300 former federal legal officials are asking the Justice Department to let state and local authorities investigate the deaths of two people in Minnesota killed by federal officers. There is a conflict over whether federal or state authorities should handle these investigations, especially as Minnesota claims federal interference is preventing their own probe.Key Facts
- Over 300 ex-federal prosecutors and civil rights lawyers want the Justice Department to allow state investigations in Minnesota.
- Two individuals, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, were killed by federal officers in Minnesota.
- Minnesota authorities say federal actions are stopping their ability to investigate these deaths.
- The Justice Department is investigating Alex Pretti's death for civil rights violations, but not Renee Good's death.
- Minnesota officials have taken legal steps to investigate Pretti's death, such as obtaining a search warrant.
- A poll shows 80% of people believe there should be an independent investigation into Pretti's death.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is involved in an investigation into Pretti's death.
- The DHS claimed Renee Good "weaponized her vehicle," justifying the federal officer's response.
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