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Wunmi Mosaku Says She Can’t Celebrate Oscar Nomination as Minnesota Killings Roil Awards Season

Her remarks highlight intensifying scrutiny of federal agents following two fatal shootings in Minnesota.

Overview

  • Mosaku told The Times she feels it is “truly dystopian” to celebrate her first Oscar nod given the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota and a widely reported child detention case.
  • Federal authorities are investigating the shootings, with the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection involved and officials saying body‑camera footage will be released.
  • Reporting diverges on agency responsibility in Pretti’s death, with some outlets attributing it to ICE and others stating a CBP official fired the fatal shot.
  • Five‑year‑old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, whose detention Mosaku referenced, have been released from custody.
  • Sinners leads the Academy Awards with a record 16 nominations, and celebrities at recent ceremonies have amplified anti‑ICE messages and calls for accountability.