Federal officials investigating Renee Good's widow in shooting probe, sources say

Federal officials investigating Renee Good's widow in shooting probe, sources say

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Key Points:

  • Federal officials are investigating Becca Good, widow of Renee Nicole Good, for possibly impeding a federal officer moments before her wife was fatally shot by ICE officer Jonathan Ross during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The probe focuses more on Becca Good's potential ties to activist groups than on Ross' actions.
  • The Justice Department is also investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over allegations they conspired to impede federal immigration agents through public statements, prompting criticism from both officials who call the investigation politically motivated.
  • The investigation has caused turmoil within the Justice Department, including the resignation of six Minneapolis prosecutors who opposed the inquiry, while local officials seek to conduct parallel investigations to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Video footage shows the moments before