Alex Pretti's parents demand DOJ release evidence on his fatal shooting by federal agent
Michael and Susan Pretti spoke publicly for the first time since their son, ICU nurse Alex Pretti, was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis in January. They say the federal government has not communicated with them; the Justice Department says that is standard during an investigation.
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Left · 1Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti, spoke publicly for the first time since their son was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minnesota in January. CBS NewsLC “Alex Pretti's parents spoke publicly for the first time since he was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minnesota in January.” Read at CBS News ↗ Left · 1At a news conference on Tuesday, they said the federal government had kept them in the dark for 275 days, even after they wrote to Attorney General Todd Blanche over the summer asking for basic information, including the identities of the officers involved, and they demanded the release of all evidence. NBC NewsLC “the federal government has kept them in the dark for 275 days”“begging for basic information the law affords” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1Alex Pretti was a U.S. citizen and an ICU nurse who was shot by immigration officers in Minneapolis nine months ago. NBC NewsLC “a U.S. citizen and ICU nurse who was fatally shot by immigration officers in Minneapolis nine months ago” Read at NBC News ↗
Left · 1Michael Pretti said, "At every turn, they have ignored us, misled us and shielded Alex's killers," and Susan Pretti said they were "begging for the Department of Justice to do what is right." NBC NewsLC ““At every turn, they have ignored us, misled us and shielded Alex’s killers,” Michael Pretti said.” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1Justice Department spokesperson Kiersten Pels told NBC News that communications between federal officials and victims' families "do not typically occur" during an investigation and usually come later, such as at indictment, plea, trial or sentencing; the Department of Homeland Security referred questions to the FBI. NBC NewsLC “communications between federal officials and victims’ families “do not typically occur” during an investigation”“The Department of Homeland Security referred all questions to the FBI.” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1The family's lawyer, Steven Schleicher, said they are entitled to see the evidence under the Crime Victims Rights Act and asked, "What are they hiding?" NBC NewsLC “his clients are entitled to see any evidence about the shooting under the Crime Victims Rights Act” Read at NBC News ↗
Left · 1Nearly a week earlier, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the federal government had stopped sharing information with Minnesota authorities investigating the killing; her office sued the Trump administration in March to obtain evidence in the Pretti and Renee Good killings and the wounding of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. NBC NewsLC “Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the federal government stopped sharing information with Minnesota authorities”“Moriarty’s office sued the Trump administration in March to compel federal officials to share key evidence” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1Minnesota officials said in July that federal authorities had begun handing over evidence, including body camera video; Moriarty now accuses them of withholding it, and DOJ attorneys have moved to dismiss the suit, arguing they may decline to share information when no formal legal proceedings are underway. NBC NewsLC “In July, Minnesota officials said the federal government was starting to turn over evidence in the cases”“the federal government argued it has the authority to decline sharing information with state authorities if no formal legal proceedings are underway” Read at NBC News ↗ Left · 1The shootings took place during "Operation Metro Surge," after the administration deployed more than 3,000 immigration officers and agents to Minnesota. NBC NewsLC “after the Trump administration deployed more than 3,000 immigration officers and agents to the state as part of “Operation Metro Surge,”” Read at NBC News ↗
Left · 1The parents said videos of the shooting haunt them but contradicted the administration's account; Susan Pretti said the federal government "lied about Alex" and that they want to clear their son's name. NBC NewsLC ““The federal government went on TV and lied about Alex. They tried to slander his memory to cover up their crime,” Susan Pretti said.” Read at NBC News ↗
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Left3 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets lead with the parents' complaint that the federal government has not contacted them; NBC adds the DOJ response and the Minnesota evidence dispute.
- Emphasis
- The family's quotes, the lack of federal communication, and the lawsuit over withheld evidence.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No right-leaning or centre coverage in this set, so the administration's account of the shooting is represented only by a DOJ statement on communication practice.
- Charged language
- “killers”“shielded Alex's killers”
Centre0 outlets
No centre outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minnesota in January.
- His parents spoke publicly on Tuesday, saying the federal government has not communicated with them.
Where accounts differ
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Whether the federal government's silence toward the family is improper
- Left
- The parents say they were ignored and misled; the DOJ says family communication typically comes later in a case.
Alex Pretti person
Described by NBC as a U.S. citizen and ICU nurse; his parents say videos contradicted the administration's account and that they want his name cleared.
“We want to clear our son’s name.” — NBC News
Department of Justice organisation
A spokesperson says family communications typically come only at later stages of a case and that the timing is consistent with how such investigations proceed.
“The timing is consistent with how these types of investigations proceed.”” — NBC News
Left3 articles
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Alex Pretti's parents says they haven't heard from the federal government about his death
Sympathetic Video headline stressing the parents' statement that they have not heard from the federal government.
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Alex Pretti’s parents demand DOJ release evidence of fatal ICE shooting
Sympathetic Reports the parents' demands at length, with a DOJ rebuttal and background on the Hennepin County lawsuit.
Centre0 articles
No coverage yet.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 27 Oct 16:50 First ABC NewsLC WATCH: Alex Pretti's family hold presser for the first time: 'It has been a miserable year'
- 27 Oct 17:37 +47m CBS NewsLC Alex Pretti's parents says they haven't heard from the federal government about his death
- 27 Oct 19:24 +2h 34m NBC NewsLC Alex Pretti’s parents demand DOJ release evidence of fatal ICE shooting
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