The federal government has ceased sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers, state officials said in recent court filings. The Trump administration suggested that state prosecutors lack jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials expressed distrust in the federal government's ability to investigate itself.
Key Takeaways
The federal government has stopped sharing evidence in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers, according to Minnesota officials' court filings. The state sued the Trump administration for access to materials needed for an independent investigation. State prosecutors are seeking a judge's order to compel evidence handover.
- Federal government paused evidence sharing indefinitely
- Minnesota officials seek court order for evidence handover
- Key evidence still held by federal authorities includes cell phones and interview recordings
- No criminal charges filed in connection with the fatal shootings
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Evidence Held By Feds | 1 Difference | PBS and Los Angeles Times report feds hold cell phones, interview recordings and Good's clothing; CBS News adds firearms, projectiles and casings | ▼ |
| Evidence Sharing Halt | Broad Agreement | Evidence sharing paused indefinitely in September | |
| State Prosecutors' Request | Broad Agreement | State prosecutors seek judge's order for evidence handover |
Key Evidence Held By Feds
▼PBS and Los Angeles Times report feds hold cell phones, interview recordings and Good's clothing; CBS News adds firearms, projectiles and casings
Evidence Sharing Halt
Broad AgreementEvidence sharing paused indefinitely in September
State Prosecutors' Request
Broad AgreementState prosecutors seek judge's order for evidence handover
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State prosecutors announced in July that evidence sharing had begun but reported a halt shortly after. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Minnesota paused evidence sharing indefinitely due to challenges with D.C., according to court documents. The state is seeking a judge's order to compel federal agencies to hand over the evidence, arguing there is no legal basis for their obstruction.
The Justice Department argued it has discretion to decline sharing information with state authorities, citing rules that apply only when formal legal proceedings are underway. Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, noted that federal authorities still hold key evidence such as Good's clothing and interview recordings. No criminal charges have been filed in connection with the fatal shootings.
The killings occurred during a federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year. Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE officer while leaving a protest on Jan. 7. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was killed weeks later by another federal officer.
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