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FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

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The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

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  1. CNN

    Confusion and questions: Where investigations stand in the killing of Alex Pretti (opens CNN)

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    Two days after Department of Homeland Security officers shot and killed Alex Pretti, a confused investigation is unfurling. The Justice Department has not opened a civil rights investigation, a crisis coordination center was erected in Minneapolis to investigate protesters and senior administration …

  2. New York Post

    DOJ Civil Rights Division is investigating Alex Pretti killing (opens New York Post)

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    The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed Friday.

  3. Grand Forks Herald

    Justice Dept. opens civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting, official says (opens Grand Forks Herald)

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    The department's investigation could potentially lead to criminal charges against the officers involved, though there is a high legal bar to bring such a case.

  4. CBS 8 San Diego

    DOJ says it has opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    The Department of Justice said Friday it had opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

  5. GBH News

    DOJ opens federal civil rights probe into killing of Alex Pretti (opens GBH News)

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers.

  6. Forbes

    Alex Pretti’s Death Now Focus Of DOJ, FBI Investigations (opens Forbes)

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    The FBI and DOJ’s Civil Rights Division are now leading investigations in Alex Pretti’s death, with an ICE agency assisting.

  7. WFMZ Allentown

    DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti. Blanche said Friday the department is "looking at

  8. NPR

    Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompts DOJ civil rights probe (opens NPR)

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    Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis has prompted a DOJ civil rights probe. Renee Macklin Good's death by federal agents has not.

  9. Seattle Times

    The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti (opens Seattle Times)

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers.

  10. The Oregonian

    DOJ opens civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Department of Homeland Security said the FBI will lead the federal probe into Alex Pretti’s death.

  11. Washington Examiner

    DOJ says it opened civil rights investigation into Alex Pretti’s death (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis but not for Renee Good.

  12. Fox News

    DOJ opens civil rights investigation into Minnesota death of Alex Pretti (opens Fox News)

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    The DOJ opened civil rights investigation into Alex Pretti shooting death during interaction with Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Jan. 17.

  13. ABC 12 Flint

    Justice Department launches civil rights probe into death of Alex Pretti (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    The development followed confirmation by the Department of Homeland Security earlier in the day that the FBI would now lead the probe into Pretti’s death.

  14. Bangor Daily News

    FBI takes over investigation of Minnesota shooting as Trump calls Alex Pretti an 'insurrectionist' (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is now leading the probe into the shooting of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers,

  15. CBS News

    FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti (opens CBS News)

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    The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

  16. Southern Minnesota

    Department of Justice opens civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. Deputy Attorney General Todd

  17. CBS News

    Justice Department will probe Alex Pretti (opens CBS News)

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Department of Justice is participating in a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis amid a federal immigration crackdown.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    Justice Department opens civil rights probe into killing of Alex Pretti, official says (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the department is “looking at everything that would shed light on that day.”

  19. The Guardian

    US DoJ opens federal civil rights investigation into killing of Alex Pretti (opens The Guardian)

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    Deputy attorney general makes announcement over fatal shooting in Minneapolis as fierce protests there continue

  20. The Daily Caller

    DOJ Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Alex Pretti’s Death (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, according to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

  21. WSVN Miami

    DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border

  22. CBS News

    Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Alex Pretti (opens CBS News)

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    Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis amid a federal immigration crackdown.

  23. Fox News

    Why the federal probe into Alex Pretti’s death isn’t about gun rights (opens Fox News)

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    Alex Pretti killing by federal officers in Minnesota sparked Second Amendment debate as DHS and DOJ investigate the ICU nurse's death during immigration enforcement.

  24. Newsweek

    DOJ opens civil rights probe into death of Alex Pretti (opens Newsweek)

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    The development followed confirmation by the Department of Homeland Security earlier in the day that the FBI would now lead the probe into Pretti’s death.

  25. NBC News

    DOJ opens a civil rights probe into Alex Pretti's death in Minneapolis, deputy AG says (opens NBC News)

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    The Department of Justice has opened a federal civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a Friday.

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