‘Shameful’: Alex Pretti’s parents accuse Trump officials of shielding son’s killers
Susan and Michael Pretti say they have been ‘ignored and misled’ in quest for justice over son’s killing by US agents
TL;DR
- Parents of Alex Pretti accuse federal officials of stonewalling and shielding agents involved in his death.
- They claim the government has ignored them, misled them, and lied about their son's memory.
- Video footage contradicts the Trump administration's account, showing Pretti had a cellphone and was shot in the back.
- Pretti had no criminal record and legally carried a handgun, which was holstered when agents opened fire.
- Federal officials argue state authorities lack jurisdiction to investigate federal officers.
- Minnesota officials report the federal government has stopped sharing information on the case.
- The Justice Department states communications with families typically occur after indictment or at later stages of a case.