US Attorney for Minnesota
Coverage of US Attorney for Minnesota in the Nexus archive.
- Feds turn over evidence in Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings to Minnesota after months of delay
Federal prosecutors transferred evidence, including body camera video and a damaged SUV, to Minnesota investigators probing the January 2024 deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during anti-immigration enforcement protests. The evidence transfer followed months of delays, with federal authorities previously withholding hard drives containing statements and other materials. Legal disputes over jurisdiction persist, as no charges have been filed in the killings.
- Defendant accused of disrupting immigration agents speaks out
Natasha Rakotz, one of 15 defendants accused of conspiring to disrupt immigration agents, denies the charges, claiming she acted to protect her community and has no history of violence. The Department of Justice alleges ties to antifa-aligned Direct Action Minnesota, while her attorney disputes the politically motivated labeling.