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Hennepin County Sets March 3 Ultimatum for Federal Evidence in Minneapolis ICE Shootings

The move sets up a possible federal court fight over access to materials federal agencies have refused to share.

Overview

  • Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty filed Touhy demands for evidence in the Alex Pretti killing and the Julio Cesar Sosa-Celiz shooting, warning she will sue if the government does not comply by March 3.
  • The FBI has formally rejected Minnesota’s request for access to Pretti-related materials, and a Feb. 17 deadline for evidence in the Renee Good case passed without any handover.
  • Prosecutors say they are seeking the names of involved agents, recordings, statements, medical records, and physical items including firearms, cartridge casings, uniforms, and vehicle information.
  • Despite federal noncooperation and reported scene access blocks, the BCA and county prosecutors continue independent investigations and have received more than 1,000 community submissions.
  • Pretti was fatally shot Jan. 24 by a Border Patrol agent in south Minneapolis, and two ICE agents tied to the Sosa-Celiz stop are on leave over potential false testimony, according to county officials.