The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot by federal immigration agents on January 24, as a homicide. This ruling confirms that Pretti died from multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by law enforcement. While the White House has sought to distance President Trump from controversial remarks by officials labeling Pretti a “domestic terrorist,” the Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the shooting. In response to the incident, all Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis will be issued body cameras.
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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Renee Good a homicide, caused by multiple gunshot wounds. Good was shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on January 7th while in her vehicle, which then crashed. Her family’s attorney stated they are awaiting the full report and hope to discuss the findings with the family before any further public release. The shooting is under investigation, with federal officials’ account of the incident being disputed by local authorities and Good’s family.
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A Maryland audit of 87 in-custody deaths revealed at least 36 cases misclassified as anything other than homicide, exposing racial and pro-police bias within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner under Dr. David Fowler. These cases, largely involving sudden deaths following police restraint, were unanimously reclassified by review panels. Governor Moore issued an executive order to investigate the 41 cases flagged for potential reclassification and established a task force to address systemic issues. The audit also recommended improved law enforcement training and standardized procedures for investigating restraint-related deaths.
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John Q. Hosedrinker