Justice department ‘not investigating’ Renee Good killing in contrast to 2020 inquiry on George Floyd death
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Six years after the George Floyd killing prompted a swift DOJ criminal investigation, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the department is not investigating the fatal January 7 shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- Blanche stated the DOJ's civil rights unit only investigates when appropriate and dismissed calls for investigation, citing publicly available video evidence suggesting the officer acted in self-defense, despite forensic analyses disputing claims that Good attacked the agent.
- This stance contrasts with the DOJ's rapid response to Floyd's death in 2020, which led to federal civil rights convictions against Minneapolis police officers, including Derek Chauvin.
- The refusal to investigate Good's killing has drawn criticism, with witnesses alleging federal officers blocked medical aid, and has sparked resignations among federal
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