"Since the recent shooting death of a Minnesota woman, Renee Good, by an ICE agent, Jonathan Ross, there has been a flood of high-profile political and social responses, from the early conclusions by federal officials to the growing number of protests-and even more recently, to the mass resignation of prosecutors. The news has been emotionally overwhelming to many and doesn't seem to be subsiding."
"Among officer-involved shootings, this one has an unprecedented amount of video evidence of what happened. Although full interpretations still vary, it seems clear that Good had turned her wheels away from Ross prior to the shooting (Inal et al., 2026; Lum et al., 2026; Stein et al., 2026). Less clear is whether Ross noticed the turning prior to the shooting."
"There are four known causes of victim-blaming, including politics (Stalder, 2022). The politics of this moment are undoubtedly intense. But those in the Trump administration who are blaming Good for her own death are, like anyone, individuals who make decisions not only for political reasons but also for personal psychological ones (whether consciously or less-than-consciously). Is it possible that even individuals with so much power can feel guilt or cognitive dissonance when a presumed-innocent bystander gets caught up in the effects of their decisio"
After the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, reactions ranged from federal officials' early conclusions to widespread protests and prosecutor resignations. Extensive video exists but interpretations vary; evidence suggests Good turned her wheels away from Ross before the shooting, though whether Ross noticed is unclear. Many federal figures framed Good as engaging in domestic terrorism and characterized Ross' actions as defensive. Psychological factors that drive victim-blaming include bystander distress, threatened just-world beliefs, cognitive dissonance, and political motives. Reducing victim-blaming can involve slowing down judgment, sharing emotions with others, and engaging in self-affirmation.
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