"Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned on Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) began investigating whether Becca Good, the widow of a queer woman killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week, had any criminal associations or ties to anti-government groups. The current presidential administration has repeatedly tried to portray Renee Good, the woman killed by an ICE agent, as a "domestic terrorist" who was part of a "sinister left-wing movement" that criminally sought to interfere with ICE's actions."
"Joseph H. Thompson, the second in command at the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota, quit after the DOJ's push to investigate Becca Good, The New York Times reported. His departure was followed by that of senior career prosecutors Harry Jacobs, Melinda Williams and Thomas Calhoun-Lopez. None of them explained their sudden resignations. The departures come amidst growing public unrest over Renee Good's killing."
"Video of Renee Good's killing showed that Ross was barely brushed by her vehicle as she slowly turned to leave. He then shot her thrice, called her a "f**king b**ch," and then quickly fled the scene. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) expressed regret over Thompson's resignation, calling him "a principled public servant who spent more than a decade achieving justice for Minnesotans.""
Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned after the U.S. Department of Justice opened an inquiry into whether Becca Good, widow of Renee Good, had criminal associations or ties to anti-government groups. The administration repeatedly characterized Renee Good as a "domestic terrorist" and part of a "sinister left-wing movement." Video shows ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Renee Good in the face three times as she slowly drove away; he called her a "f**king b**ch" and fled. Harmeet Dhillon refused a Civil Rights Division investigation into the shooting. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rejected the characterization, and Governor Tim Walz expressed regret over a prosecutor's resignation.
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