Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
Key Points:
- The federal government has halted sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers, prompting ongoing legal disputes over jurisdiction and transparency.
- Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration in March to gain access to investigation materials, citing distrust in federal self-investigation and seeking items like officers' cell phones and interview recordings.
- Despite initial evidence transfers including body camera footage in July, the federal government paused sharing in September, citing procedural rules and lack of formal legal proceedings.
- Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a Minneapolis protest in January, and Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was killed weeks later by a federal officer; both deaths sparked nationwide protests against immigration enforcement policies.
- State prosecutors continue to seek court orders to compel federal agencies to release withheld evidence, including weapons, recordings, and physical items relevant to the shootings, as no criminal charges have yet been filed.