Minnesota Says DOJ Is Withholding Evidence in Good, Pretti Shootings
Minnesota, US
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Source Analysis
What Happened
What Happened
Where Sources Agree
- arrows_inputEvidence Sharing Halted: Coverage highlights that federal evidence sharing regarding the Good and Pretti shootings was paused indefinitely on September 10, according to court filings, with state officials characterizing the move as federal obstruction.
- arrows_inputEvidence Access Dispute: Reports broadly predict continued legal conflict over evidence access as state officials persist in challenging the Department of Justice’s refusal to release materials in the Good and Pretti shooting investigations, according to recent court filings.
- arrows_inputFederal Evidence Lawsuit: Initial reports confirm Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit to compel the Department of Justice to release evidence related to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, with state prosecutors seeking summary judgment to resolve the ongoing dispute, according to court documents.
Where Sources Disagree
- arrows_outputFederal Evidence Withholding Dispute: Minnesota officials argue that the federal government is obstructing state investigations into fatal shootings by withholding key evidence. However, the Department of Justice maintains that declining to share this information falls within its federal discretion and established agency regulations.
- arrows_outputEvidence Disclosure Specificity: Some reports detail specific withheld items, such as officer cell phones, firearms, and interview recordings. In contrast, other accounts describe the obstruction more generally, focusing on the federal government’s refusal to cooperate with state investigators without itemizing the specific materials.
Timeline
October 22, 2026
Evidence sharing halted; court fight: State court filings in October 2026 say the Justice Department abruptly stopped sharing evidence shortly after the July exchanges and has not provided critical items — including the cell phone of the officer who shot Good, firearms used in Pretti’s killing, and interview recordings — leading Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and the BCA to ask a judge to order their release; Moriarty said on Oct. 22, 2026 that the federal government is "intent on obstructing" the probes while DOJ has argued it has discretion to withhold materials.
July, 2026
Federal evidence sharing began: In July 2026 federal investigators announced they would begin turning over evidence and state investigators reported receiving items including body-camera footage, hard drives and the SUV Good was driving after months of effort. State officials at the time said the transfer signaled a return to more normal cooperation.
March, 2026
State sues federal government: In March 2026, Minnesota officials sued the federal government for refusing to cooperate and for denying access to materials the state said it needed to independently investigate the shootings during the federal immigration crackdown. The suit sought to compel federal agencies to turn over evidence for state criminal investigations.
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Timeline
October 22, 2026
Evidence sharing halted; court fight: State court filings in October 2026 say the Justice Department abruptly stopped sharing evidence shortly after the July exchanges and has not provided critical items — including the cell phone of the officer who shot Good, firearms used in Pretti’s killing, and interview recordings — leading Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and the BCA to ask a judge to order their release; Moriarty said on Oct. 22, 2026 that the federal government is "intent on obstructing" the probes while DOJ has argued it has discretion to withhold materials.
July, 2026
Federal evidence sharing began: In July 2026 federal investigators announced they would begin turning over evidence and state investigators reported receiving items including body-camera footage, hard drives and the SUV Good was driving after months of effort. State officials at the time said the transfer signaled a return to more normal cooperation.
March, 2026
State sues federal government: In March 2026, Minnesota officials sued the federal government for refusing to cooperate and for denying access to materials the state said it needed to independently investigate the shootings during the federal immigration crackdown. The suit sought to compel federal agencies to turn over evidence for state criminal investigations.
