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State Officials Say Federal Government Is Again Withholding Evidence in Pretti and Good Shootings
Minnesota officials say investigators still lack key evidence and question whether federal prosecutors can fully pursue charges.
- On Thursday, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty accused the federal government of withholding evidence in the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Moriarty stated, "Aim is clear. They are intent on obstructing our investigations for however long they can."
- The shootings occurred during Operation Metro Surge, a 10-week immigration enforcement effort. State officials announced in July that two-way evidence sharing had begun six months after the incidents, but that cooperation has now halted.
- Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said investigators were physically blocked from the scene of the Pretti shooting on Jan. 24. While some items like Good's car were turned over, state officials contend critical evidence remains withheld.
- In the absence of criminal charges, the family of Good filed two civil lawsuits on Oct. 1 against the federal government and agents involved. Attorney Antonio Romanucci emphasized the need for a "true investigation," stating accountability is required at all levels.
- The halt in cooperation leaves the possibility of criminal charges in question nearly nine months after the shootings. Moriarty affirmed she will continue to push through legal action for the "evidence to which we're entitled" in both cases.
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State officials say federal government is again withholding evidence in Pretti and Good shootings
The apparent reversal comes after state officials said in July that two-way evidence sharing had begun six months after the shootings.
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Trump administration again shuts down evidence sharing in Good, Pretti killings
Minnesota law enforcement officials say the federal government is again refusing to share evidence from the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge. The abrupt change comes after previous statements from state officials that evidence sharing…
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