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‘Shameful’: Alex Pretti’s parents accuse Trump officials of shielding son’s killers
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, had his parents accuse federal officials of stonewalling and protecting those responsible for his death.
- Michael and Susan Pretti criticized the Department of Justice for misleading them, withholding information, and defending agents despite video evidence contradicting the government's account of the shooting.
- The government initially labeled Pretti a domestic terrorist and claimed he was armed and violent, but footage showed he was unarmed and shot in the back while lying on the street.
- Federal prosecutors have been uncooperative with the family, refusing to share investigation details and arguing state authorities lack jurisdiction over federal officers.
- The Prettis are demanding accountability and transparency from the Department of Justice, emphasizing their desire for justice nearly nine months after Alex’s death.
