Leaders in Minneapolis are sounding the alarm about what they believe will be a biased and unfair FBI investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which initially led the investigation, now says that it will no longer have access to case materials or evidence because the FBI is taking over. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has expressed concerns about this development, saying that a thorough and independent investigation cannot be conducted without access to all evidence.
The BCA's investigative standard is high, Moriarty said, and she fears that without access to evidence, the investigation will be compromised. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has also raised concerns, describing the federal government's narrative as "garbage" and calling on the state to conduct its own investigation.
Frey warned that if the FBI's investigation becomes too entrenched, it may lead to a lack of transparency and fairness in the proceedings. The mayor has expressed frustration with comments made by President Donald Trump and other officials, which he believes have created a biased narrative about Good's character.
Attorneys familiar with state and federal law say that assertions made by Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are untrue. They argue that just because the FBI is taking over the investigation, it does not preclude the state from conducting its own investigation.
Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison have urged the public to send any evidence they may have to the state and local investigators, citing concerns about access to materials held by the FBI. The breakdown in cooperation between state and federal agencies has raised questions about whether a federal investigation will be fair.
The Minneapolis community is now waiting with bated breath to see how this investigation unfolds, with many fearing that it will lead to a miscarriage of justice.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which initially led the investigation, now says that it will no longer have access to case materials or evidence because the FBI is taking over. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has expressed concerns about this development, saying that a thorough and independent investigation cannot be conducted without access to all evidence.
The BCA's investigative standard is high, Moriarty said, and she fears that without access to evidence, the investigation will be compromised. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has also raised concerns, describing the federal government's narrative as "garbage" and calling on the state to conduct its own investigation.
Frey warned that if the FBI's investigation becomes too entrenched, it may lead to a lack of transparency and fairness in the proceedings. The mayor has expressed frustration with comments made by President Donald Trump and other officials, which he believes have created a biased narrative about Good's character.
Attorneys familiar with state and federal law say that assertions made by Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are untrue. They argue that just because the FBI is taking over the investigation, it does not preclude the state from conducting its own investigation.
Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison have urged the public to send any evidence they may have to the state and local investigators, citing concerns about access to materials held by the FBI. The breakdown in cooperation between state and federal agencies has raised questions about whether a federal investigation will be fair.
The Minneapolis community is now waiting with bated breath to see how this investigation unfolds, with many fearing that it will lead to a miscarriage of justice.
I'm getting super anxious thinking about this whole situation... The thought of the FBI taking over an investigation without having full access to all evidence is just shady 
. It's like they're trying to cover something up, you know? The mayor is right on point when he says the federal government's narrative is "garbage" 
. I mean, who are they to decide what's true and what's not in this case? 
And it's weird that President Trump and Kristi Noem are already making comments about Renee Nicole Good's character without even having all the facts 
. It just doesn't feel right... What if there's some crucial evidence out there that's being held back? 
. The state needs to do its own investigation, for real 
. It's all about transparency, you feel? Can't have the Feds just swooping in and doing their thing without anyone keeping them accountable 
. The Minneapolis community deserves better than a biased investigation...
It's like they're trying to cover up something! The fact that the FBI is taking over and Minneapolis isn't getting access to evidence is super sketchy. I'm low-key worried about Renee Good's family gettin' justice. And those comments from Trump are just wild... like, what even is he tryin' to say? 
And I feel you, Mayor Frey - if the state can't do their own thing, then it's gonna be a total mess. We need transparency and fairness here! 
. Like, even if the FBI takes over, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty are all about gettin' to the truth, right? They're workin' hard to make sure their own investigation isn't compromised by the federal government's involvement.
I'm so worried about Renee Nicole Good's family and the Minneapolis community - this whole situation feels super shady 
The fact that the state can't access case materials is a huge red flag 
And what's with all these assertions made by Trump & Kristi Noem? 
I'm low-key hoping for a thorough state-led investigation too 
This whole situation reeks of a cover-up and I don't trust the feds one bit 
. It's not just about access to evidence, but also about transparency and fairness. The Minneapolis mayor is right to point out that President Trump's comments have created a biased narrative, and without a thorough investigation, it's easy to see how justice could be miscarried.
The BCA was doing a great job initially, but now they're being shut out because of the FBI taking over? That's not fair to them or the community.
I just hope someone in power listens to these concerns and does something to ensure a fair investigation.
We need to make sure that justice is served here, not some watered-down version of it because of politics. 
. It's all about cover-ups and silencing witnesses, mark my words 
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I'm literally shaking my head right now... can't believe what's happening here. The FBI taking over the investigation into Renee Nicole Good's death and they're just going to hand over all the evidence to them? 
what do we know about their motives?! shouldnt there be a thorough investigation first?
like how they're passing the buck and making the state do all the legwork while the feds get to dictate the narrative 
i mean what's up with the mayor and attorney general not getting any concrete evidence from the feds 
can't say for sure but this whole thing reeks of politics over justice 
. And let's not forget Trump and Noem spewing their half-truths about Renee Good - it's just plain gross 
. At this point, I'd trust the state investigators more than the FBI... if only because they're supposed to be objective 
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and what's with all these comments from Trump & Noem? just spreading misinformation 
anyway, i'm keeping an eye on this one, won't be satisfied till justice is served 